Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated Surgical Site Surveillance Nurse to join our Neurosurgery team at The Walton Centre. This specialist role is vital in reducing surgical site infections (SSIs) and improving patient safety by leading the surveillance of surgical site infections (SSIs) and driving improvement initiatives across the Trust Advert Lead the collection and validation of SSI data for relevant surgical categories Ensure efficient and accurate data entry and oversee reporting processes Review surveillance results and gain consensus prior to submission to UKHSA Prepare and present reports to surgical teams, divisional leads, and infection prevention committees Collaborate with surgeons, theatre staff, and infection control practitioners to implement best practices Educate staff on SSI prevention protocols and evidence-based guidelines Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and national reporting requirements Working for our organisation The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009. With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.