Job overview
The Infection Prevention and Control surveillance and audit Analyst will support the Infection Prevention and Control Lead in the delivery of the Trust Infection Prevention and Control annual work programme.
Key areas of the role include:
· Providing the IPC data surrounding the IPC assurance audit programme.
· Providing the IPC data surrounding the IPC training compliance.
· Providing the IPC data surrounding the IPC Datix’s.
Main duties of the job
* To work as a member of the Infection Prevention Team contributing to the delivery of an Infection Prevention and Control Service within SCAS.
* To be responsible for the management of the scientific data collected by the IPC Team
* To be responsible for the submission of the Trust’s data on healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), in particular, the Trust’s performance against national and local objectives. For example, UKHSA and ICB quality contract commissioners.
* To monitor and predict infection trends, through the application of advanced medical statistics.
* To be responsible for reporting on the IPC annual plan, including contribution to the IPC Annual Report.
* Contribute to the production of the Infection Prevention Annual Plan and Annual Report.
* To be responsible for monitoring IPC compliance and robust governance across the Trust, including the Infection Prevention & Control Committee and any sub-committees.
* To be able to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively.
* Facilitate the ongoing day-to-day infection control service in the absence of senior members of the team.
* Comply and promote compliance with Trust policies and guidelines e.g., Health and Safety, Clinical Risk, and Infection Control..
* To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the IPC Lead
Working for our organisation
Benefits we offer:
* Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally.
* Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
* Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
* Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
* Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
* NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
* Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).
Corporate Induction
It’s really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).
All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
*Please note – depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support performance reviews, audits and inspections with guidance, provision of information and support on narrative.
· Contribute to the development of an improvement culture and promoting the importance of achieving performance metrics.
· Monitor IPC compliance and ensure robust governance across the Trust, reporting to the Infection Prevention & Control Committee and any sub committees.
· Manage the Trust’s completion of mandatory healthcare associated infection surveillance, ensuring its accuracy as well as timeliness of return.
· Use expert skills to interpret data results from surveillance and identify trends and adverse events. Initiate strategies to review identified clinical and support services practices that require improvements.
· Manage
· surveillance data collection, collaborating with clinical colleagues to ensure the accuracy of the submission as well as the development of action plans.
Lead on audit and benchmarking initiatives in order to understand and improve effectiveness of patient care including clinical governance and patient safety issues within the infection prevention team.
Manage the reporting of Infection Prevention related incidents, ensuring investigations are initiated as required, in accordance with national reporting guidelines.
Manage all contact tracing as necessary and disseminate relevant information to specialist teams.
· Lead and manage the recording and collation of data in an accurate and suitable format, allowing for quick and easy access and periodic reporting as required.
· Collate and analyse surveillance and other data, including application of advanced medical statistics, for example, regression modelling, population studies etc.
· Use specialist scientific and analytical knowledge to flag and investigate data anomalies.
· Manage the collection, recording and reporting of all other data for the Team, using appropriate electronic databases that are robust and compliant with information governance requirements.
· Be responsible for implementing systems for appropriate data collection.
· Challenge existing practice by influencing staff to adopt good data management principles.
· Ensure patient information is accurate and reviewed in accordance with Trust guidelines.
· Perform ad-hoc statistical analysis to support discussion and presentation at professional collaborative meetings within the Trust and external fora.
· Ensure the Team benefits from the most up-to-date knowledge with regards to epidemiology and surveillance
· Use data to influence health policy on infection, both within the Trust and externally
· Promote good information governance amongst the Infection Prevention team.
· Lead on the analysis of current demographics relating to public health. Evaluate risks to individuals’ health and apply knowledge in developing infection prevention and control guidance.
· Provide information, evidence, and reports for inclusion in Risk, Governance and Board level reports relating to infection prevention and control risk and governance responsibilities, activities and findings.
· Contribute to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas where agreed.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Excellent use of IT systems and software
* Organisational skills and forward planning
* Flexibility
* Strong customer service skills
* Well-developed knowledge and experience of building, managing and developing relationships and working with other teams to achieve objectives and maximized results.
* Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of strategies, development programmes and business cases
* Experience of performance management and control
* Experience of achieving success when working in multi-disciplinary teams
* Experience of identifying and interpreting national alerts
* Experience of working as an analytics specialist within an operational environment (preferably involving clinical or supporting health services)
* Demonstrable project planning and management skills
* Undertaking and completing projects on time; prioritizing workloads and developing policies using evidence-based practice
* Experience of database management
* Dealing with a wide range of people and circumstances with the ability to respect each person’s individual gender, race, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Good communications skills – written, oral and interpersonal
* Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users.
* Demonstrable good data collation and monitoring skills with a sharp attention to detail
* Organisation skills with ability to prioritise tasks.
* Work effectively alone and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Flexible approach to meeting the needs of the service and a willingness to learn new skills.
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in scientific, mathematical, or statistical discipline (2:1 or above)
* Evidence of continuing post graduate development
Desirable criteria
* European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable).
Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application.
As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff.