Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 OPAT treatment nurse to care for patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs.
They will utilise their clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high quality evidence/research based care to the OPAT patient. This care will take place in the infusion centre, our clinics and in the community setting. There is an element of lone working.
The post holder will be expected to use their experience to support the implementation of clinical governance to improve patient services.
They will be required to work flexibly as a member of the OPAT team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved. In addition to the obligatory clinical skills, the practitioner may be required to develop a range of additional skills or techniques that fall outside the usual scope of nursing practice, including line placement.
Main duties of the job
As an OPAT Treatment nurse, you will be responsible for:
* Administering intravenous antibiotics in the community and at home.
* Managing your own workload.
* Being interested in holistic care with a keen interest in infection.
* Being an effective communicator and wanting to deliver high standards of care.
* Making autonomous decisions as a lone worker in the community.
* Working a 50/50 split between NUH and the community, with late shifts finishing at 23:00.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
The band 5 OPAT treatment nurse will care for many patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs. They will utilise their clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high quality evidence/research based care to the OPAT patient.
The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager/Specialist Nurses and will be based within NUH and in the community. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to a car which can be used and is insured for work purposes and be confident driving at night and in all weather conditions.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Work patterns will be on a rota basis. Shifts covered are from 7am-11pm, 7 days a week.
Person Specification
Training & Experience
* Experience in outpatient setting.
* Previous experience in a community setting.
Training
* OPAT experience.
* Completion of IV training packages and ability to cannulate and perform venepuncture.
* Demonstration of involvement in link nurse or project work as part of continuing professional development.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care.
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Other
* Must hold full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum.
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