Associate IPC and SSI Surveillance Nurse
The Associate Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Surveillance Nurse plays a key role in supporting the Trust’s commitment to preventing and reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and achieving zero tolerance to avoidable infections.
Working as part of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT), the post holder will provide expert advice, education, and visible leadership across clinical and non-clinical areas to promote best practice in infection prevention and control. This developmental role combines clinical review, surveillance, audit, and staff education, with a particular focus on SSI surveillance across multiple orthopaedic specialties.
The post holder will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and presenting SSI data, conducting patient follow-ups, and producing regular reports to inform service improvement and enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes. Acting as a key link between the IPCT, surgical teams, and other stakeholders, the post holder will ensure timely escalation of concerns, contribute to post-infection reviews, and support the implementation of action plans to reduce infection risks.
Key responsibilities include:
* Promoting a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
* Maintaining patients' respect, dignity, and privacy, and acting with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public.
* Understanding and adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and other NMC Standards.
* Taking personal responsibility for maintaining professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
* Identifying own training needs and discussing these with the line manager.
* Contributing to the teaching and learning of clinical staff, patients, and others.
* Undertaking any other duties at the request of the line manager commensurate with the role.
* 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
* A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for transport, electrical goods, and childcare.
We are actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what your background. For further details or informal visits, please contact Reggiel Borgonia, Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control.
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