OPAT - Specialist Nurse
The band 6 OPAT Specialist 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.
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 a OPAT Nurse specialist your responsibilities will include
Co ordinating all aspects of the OPAT service.
Assessing patients to provide the optimal delivery option for their treatment. This will involve teaching patients how to self administerAdministering intravenous antibiotics in the community and at homeAdministering OPAT treatment in the OPAT infusion CentreManaging your own workloadYou should be interested in holistic care with a keen interest in infection. You should be affective 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 . out in the community.
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.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them..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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The band 6 OPAT Specialist nurse will care for many patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs. They will utilize 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.The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre .To co ordinate all aspects of the OPAT serviceThey 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.The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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.The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager This is an expectation of all Specialist Nurses.
Person Specification
Essential Other
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Essential
Essential
Desirable
essential
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
164-6397987
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 a OPAT Nurse specialist your responsibilities will include
Co ordinating all aspects of the OPAT service.
Assessing patients to provide the optimal delivery option for their treatment. This will involve teaching patients how to self administerAdministering intravenous antibiotics in the community and at homeAdministering OPAT treatment in the OPAT infusion CentreManaging your own workloadYou should be interested in holistic care with a keen interest in infection. You should be affective 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 . out in the community.
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.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them..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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The band 6 OPAT Specialist nurse will care for many patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs. They will utilize 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.The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre .To co ordinate all aspects of the OPAT serviceThey 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.The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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.The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager This is an expectation of all Specialist Nurses.
Person Specification
Essential Other
Essential
- Current registration with appropriate professional body.
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing or Health related Studies or equivalent experience.
- Completion of all local competency packages or has undertaken WINW packages essential to role and specialty
Desirable
- Degree in health/nursing related studies or working towards
- teaching/ experience
Other
Essential
- Must be able to work hours to suit service need and have current driving license and to drive to a variety of locations
Essential
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, in appropriate clinical setting
- Can demonstrate professional autonomy and effective decision making skills when managing caseload, seeking support when appropriate
- Ability to manage clinical area/ward efficiently and effectively
- Experience in using relevant hospital IT systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in OPAT
- Experience of managing risk, handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Evidence of teaching
- Understanding clinical Governance
- Understanding of evidence based practice
essential
Essential
- Ability to work within a MDT collaborating with, negotiating with and influencing the work of others across a range of disciplines and on own initiative
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Demonstrate an understanding of specialist nurse role in relation to the specialty
- Able to respond to problem situations and ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Experience of supporting service development initiatives
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local protocols and objectives and action plans to lead and introduce change
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
164-6397987
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