This is an exciting time at UHDB as we are developing a surveillance service to deliver a robust surveillance programme, supporting the Trust in meeting the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act: code of practice for the prevention and control of infections.
The Surveillance Team will sit within the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post will support the Infection Prevention and Control Team in meeting national and local targets to deliver a robust programme of surveillance across the Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to join the surveillance team and help shape the surveillance programme. The post holder will work closely with the surveillance specialist practitioner, head and deputy head of infection prevention and control and the Infection control doctor to shape and deliver the surveillance programme implement best practice to reduce infection rates.
The post holder will be required to deputise for the surveillance specialist practitioner as required.
The surveillance team will undertake surveillance across all sites of UHDB, therefore driving is an advantage. There may be a requirement for weekend and bank holiday working.
If you have an interest in delivering excellence in care, would enjoy the challenge of helping to set up a new service, and have an interest in using data to benchmark and guide and improve clinical practice, this is the job for you.
The post holder will:Support the Infection Prevention and Control agenda in meeting the Health and Social Care Act: Code of practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and CQC requirements, supporting the senior leadership team in establishing and maintaining a robust audit and surveillance programme across the Trust.
Assist the Surveillance Specialist practitioner, Head / Deputy Head of Infection Prevention and Control and Infection Control Doctor with any aspect of surveillance / monitoring / auditing as required.
Support the reporting of infection rate data to clinical teams and work in conjunction with teams to identify improvements and support implementation and sustaining of best practice in order to prevent and minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.
Provide leadership and management support to other team members.
Closing date of applications: 14 November 2024
Interview date: 28November 2024
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This is an exciting time at UHDB as we are developing a surveillance service to deliver a robust surveillance programme, supporting the Trust in meeting the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act: code of practice for the prevention and control of infections.
The Surveillance Team will sit within the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post will support the Infection Prevention and Control Team in meeting national and local targets to deliver a robust programme of surveillance across the Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to join the surveillance team and help shape the surveillance programme. The post holder will work closely with the surveillance specialist practitioner, head and deputy head of infection prevention and control and the Infection control doctor to shape and deliver the surveillance programme implement best practice to reduce infection rates.
The post holder will be required to deputise for the surveillance specialist practitioner as required.
The surveillance team will undertake surveillance across all sites of UHDB, therefore driving is an advantage. There may be a requirement for weekend and bank holiday working.
If you have an interest in delivering excellence in care, would enjoy the challenge of helping to set up a new service, and have an interest in using data to benchmark and guide and improve clinical practice, this is the job for you.
The post holder will:Support the Infection Prevention and Control agenda in meeting the Health and Social Care Act: Code of practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and CQC requirements, supporting the senior leadership team in establishing and maintaining a robust audit and surveillance programme across the Trust.
Assist the Surveillance Specialist practitioner, Head / Deputy Head of Infection Prevention and Control and Infection Control Doctor with any aspect of surveillance / monitoring / auditing as required.
Support the reporting of infection rate data to clinical teams and work in conjunction with teams to identify improvements and support implementation and sustaining of best practice in order to prevent and minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.
Provide leadership and management support to other team members.
Closing date of applications: 14 November 2024
Interview date: 28November 2024
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers