Healthcare Support Worker - Audit & Surveillance
We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our Infection Prevention & Control Team. The team provides advice and teaching about the prevention and management of infection to all Trust staff, working closely with staff to advise on care for people with specific infections according to the germ or infection concerned.
Overview
The main responsibility of the Healthcare Support Worker is to support the Trust-wide IP&C Service in the delivery of Education, Surveillance and auditing, including data collection and initial reporting of concerns identified.
Responsibilities
* Undertake or participate in clinical audit/surveillance for specific projects as agreed with the IP&C Team.
* Assist with the development of the surveillance programme, including data collection, liaison with the data analyst and clinical nurse specialists, and contributing to report formation in accordance with project protocols.
* Support outbreak management of infections.
* Liaise with staff in clinical areas where surveillance and audit are carried out.
* Visit wards and departments to audit and support the evaluation of infection prevention and control measures.
* Contribute to the development of the IP&C Trust-wide audit plan and provide written and oral feedback to multidisciplinary clinical teams.
* Support in raising the profile and importance of IP&C at ward level with IP&C specialist nurses.
* Work collaboratively with the clinical site management team to promote IP&C.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
* Essential: Completion of Level 3 NVQ/ QCF in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience (minimum 12 months)
* GCSE A*-C in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent (e.g., Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2)
Work Experience
* Essential: Experience of working in the NHS or other patient-focused environment and in a multidisciplinary team
* Prior experience as a healthcare or support worker
* Ability to work as part of a team with good time management and prioritisation
* Caring approach to patients and relatives
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Effective written and verbal communication
* IT skills: basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
* Ability to complete documentation accurately
* Awareness of healthcare policies and procedures
* Ability to work with minimal supervision to a high standard
Equality, diversity and inclusion North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. We are an anti-discriminatory organisation and strive to be inclusive.
Please note string) pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Travel expenses related to interview attendance are not reimbursed.
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