Lead Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Nurse

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Royton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton seeks an experienced Band 7 registered nurse to lead the surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance programme at the Royal Bolton Hospital. This is a new autonomous specialist post with responsibility for surveillance methodology, data analysis, governance reporting and external liaison with UKHSA and regional networks.

The successful candidate will combine expert wound infection knowledge with seniority and autonomy to drive sustained improvements in

Qualifications

• NMC Registration is essential.
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject.
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SSI surveillance programme and methodology.
• Analyse data and report governance findings.
• Liaise with UKHSA and regional quality networks.

Skills

Wound management

Infection prevention

Surgical nursing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject

Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control

Tools

IPC protocols

Job description

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton seeks an experienced Band 7 registered nurse to lead the surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance programme at the Royal Bolton Hospital. This is a new autonomous specialist post with responsibility for surveillance methodology, data analysis, governance reporting and external liaison with UKHSA and regional networks.

The successful candidate will combine expert wound infection knowledge with seniority and autonomy to drive sustained improvements in