Job summary 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/nurse you will be responsible for Administering intravenous antibiotics in the community and at home Managing your own workload You should be interested in holistic care with a keen interest in infection. You should be effective communicator and want to deliver high standards of care. Lone working out in the community is a large part of this role so autonomous decision making will be key component. When working in the community you will be a lone worker with the late shift finishing at 23:00. The service runs 7 days a week and covers 365 days per year. This role will be 50 /50 split between working at NUH and out in the community. Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. 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. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career 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. This vacancy would suit an experienced nurse who is looking for a change and would like the opportunity to work between hospital and community. We are an experienced team of nurses who look after and nurture each other.We are all driven to make the patient experience the best it can be in often difficult circumstances. We have a strong sense of team. We believe in developing our service and all the nursing team are involved in active changes within the team including shift pattern changes and ways of working to develop a better service for the patients and staff. We have a new shared governance council which is helping to embed our value of the team leading the service. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 164-6835299 Job locations City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description 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. This care will take place in the infusion centre, our clinics and in the community setting. The post holder will be expected to use their experience to support the implementation of clinical governance to improve patient services. The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager/Specialist Nurses. 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. The post holder 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. No set shift patterns will be accepted. Job description 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. This care will take place in the infusion centre, our clinics and in the community setting. The post holder will be expected to use their experience to support the implementation of clinical governance to improve patient services. The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager/Specialist Nurses. 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. The post holder 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. No set shift patterns will be accepted. Person Specification Training & Experience Essential Level 1 registered nurse NMC Desirable Experience in outpatient setting Previous experience in a community setting Training Essential OPAT Knowledge including delivery methods Desirable OPAT experience Completion of IV training packages and be able to cannulate and perform venepuncture Demonstrate an involvment in link nurse or project work as part of your continuing professional development Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Desirable Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team Other Essential must hold full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes and be confident driving in the dark and in all weather conditions Person Specification Training & Experience Essential Level 1 registered nurse NMC Desirable Experience in outpatient setting Previous experience in a community setting Training Essential OPAT Knowledge including delivery methods Desirable OPAT experience Completion of IV training packages and be able to cannulate and perform venepuncture Demonstrate an involvment in link nurse or project work as part of your continuing professional development Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Desirable Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team Other Essential must hold full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes and be confident driving in the dark and in all weather conditions 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)