Surveillance Nurse Manager III – Infection Prevention & Control
Location:
UPMC Whitfield Hospital |
Job type:
Permanent
Overview of role
To lead and coordinate surveillance activities for surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and any other healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), ensuring timely data collection, analysis, and reporting to support infection prevention strategies and improve patient safety.
Act as deputy for the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) during her absence and maintain documentation and reporting in line with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Surveillance & Data Management
: Conduct active surveillance of SSIs, BSIs, and other HCAIs using national and local protocols; develop local protocols; collect, validate, and analyse infection data from clinical areas, laboratory systems, and patient records; maintain accurate databases and contribute to clinical governance meetings; identify trends, clusters, and outbreaks and report findings to the IPC team; ensure all data is stored in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
Clinical Collaboration
: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinical, administrative, and external stakeholders; liaise with surgical and medical teams, microbiology, and ward staff; act as liaison between IPC and clinical departments; facilitate communication and feedback loops; participate in multidisciplinary reviews of infection cases and root-cause analyses; support implementation of targeted interventions.
Education & Training
: Provide training to clinical staff on surveillance definitions, documentation, and infection prevention practices; promote awareness of HCAI risks and surveillance outcomes through presentations and reports.
Audit & Quality Improvement
: Contribute to IPC audits, including hand hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and antimicrobial stewardship; support quality improvement initiatives; assist in policy development and review of IPC guidelines.
Reporting & Communication
: Prepare regular surveillance reports for hospital committees, senior management, and external agencies; communicate findings clearly and professionally to stakeholders; participate in research activities related to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship; critically appraise evidence to improve surveillance methodologies and IPC interventions.
Deputy for the ACNO IPC during absence
: Ensure continuity of IPC leadership and support across all sites; provide guidance and oversight; monitor compliance; support implementation and evaluation of IPC programmes; facilitate communication with senior management; contribute to incident management and outbreak response; maintain documentation and reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
Registered General Nurse with NMBI.
Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, with at least 3 years in infection prevention.
Master's degree in Infection Prevention & Control.
Experience with surveillance systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient in clinical documentation and data management.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Competitive pension plan.
Company-funded death in service benefit (x 3 times).
Critical illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
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