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Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Health Care AssistantinChichesterinChichesterPUBLISHED FRI 22 NOV 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata  PERMANENT 
NHSSURGICAL SITE INFECTION

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The Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Health Care Assistant role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Chichester involves a blend of healthcare support and administrative tasks focused on collecting and managing data related to surgical site infections (SSI). The position requires the post holder to engage with patients and staff to gather accurate information for submission to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) while ensuring that all relevant surgical operations are documented throughout the patient's hospital journey, from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include timely data entry for the SSI National Audit Programme, tracking patient records, and maintaining accurate patient information across hospital systems. The role also requires collaboration with the MSK and SSI teams, ward staff, and external colleagues to improve patient experience and service efficiency, with tasks ranging from filing patient notes to handling telephone inquiries while adhering to confidentiality and data protection guidelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong computer literacy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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