Develops co-operation from staff and strategies for overcoming barriers to understanding. Visits wards and departments as part of the surveillance role. Undertakes surveillance of all patients post discharge. To provide information to management on surveillance and audit Assists with providing surgical site surveillance support and advice Trust-wide (as required) with the support of other members of the surgical site surveillance and surgical teams. Assists with the preparation of surveillance and audit reports on behalf of the team. Assists with the development of infection control databases and uses the relevant software to obtain relevant national guidance etc. from the Internet. Maintains timely, accurate and concise records for the clinical service, compiling complex statistical information that will profile the service and inform future strategic development and support the production of board, governance annual reports etc. Works independently within agreed policies/procedures on clinical work, projects etc., keeping manager informed of progress. Works with all members of the surgical and infection control teams and other Trust staff in the establishment and revision of policies/guidelines and other documentation relating to surgical site infection/ infection control and ensures implementation across the Trust. Be aware of the need to provide adequate cover on both sites and assist the senior members of the team in ensuring this is provided. Assists with the preparation of surveillance and audit reports on behalf of the team. Communicates sensitive information to patients and relatives concerning their medical condition in an appropriate, compassionate and professional manner.