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Job summary

Main area
OPAT/IV therapy Specialist Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-3622
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton
Town
Derby
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/05/2025 23:59
Interview date
10/06/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

OPAT Nurse Specialist

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for an individual with broad adult nurse experience as a Registered Nurse, a positive outlook and a passion for driving services forward. Experience within Outpatient/inpatients Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and across inpatient/outpatient/ community setting is preferred, but anyone who can demonstrate a high standard of general adult nursing may apply.

We will provide all speciality relevant training. Substantial post qualification experience in nursing, with evidence of management skills gained through theoretical knowledge or experience. Experience of mentoring and developing staff. Peripheral venous cannulation /venepuncture skills/ CVAD Competencies. Clinical decision-making skills.

An understanding of the role of an OPAT nurse, in relation to the current health care environment. Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the delivery of OPAT Experience in teaching & educating others as this is a key element of the role an understanding including knowledge of the 5 OPAT delivery methods, including outreach and visiting patients in the community setting. Experience and involvement of service expansion including cross site working at UHDB sites.

Main duties of the job

Takes the lead for implementing some policies/procedures and suggesting changes to practice/ procedures where necessary.

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources.

Takes personal responsibility for effective management of resources and safe use of equipment.

Ensures maintenance of equipment is an authorised signatory for the purchase of equipment.

Responsibilities for human resources Day to day management of the clinical area.

Undertakes some appraisals and identifies staff development needs.

Participates in the recruitment of staff. Initial stages of the management of HR policies.

Acts as a mentor/preceptor / clinical supervisor to members of staff.

Responsibilities for information services

Accurately maintains patient/staff records, records own data. Responsibilities for research & development Participates in audits and research within own clinical area.

Uses the results of research to inform own clinical practice.

Freedom to act Works within Professional codes of practice.

Work is managed rather than supervised.

Physical effort Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties

Closing date of applications - 27 May 2025

Interview date - 10 June 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration & revalidation Requirements. Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or Experience.
  • Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
Desirable criteria
  • Specific knowledge of the clinical area / OPAT speciality
  • Evidence of teaching/ nurturing

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Contributes to be a decision maker
  • Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
  • Manages the clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
  • Supports safe/ safer staffing
Desirable criteria
  • Deputising for Team Lead/ OPAT nurse/ clinical nurse specialist
  • CVAD trained

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential criteria
  • Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, Public and staff.
  • Understands and overcomes barriers to Communication and acceptance
Desirable criteria
  • Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of commitment to Trust values and behaviours

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Contributes to change
Desirable criteria
  • Contributes to standardisation

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Provide supervision of the delivery of care responding to changing clinical situations, whilst providing the necessary advice and support to maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Act as a role model at all times ensuring that all team members and others visiting the area give high priority to policies and procedures relating to infection control in order to maintain a safe clinical environment for everyone.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Susan Fearn
Job title
OPAT Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07471140520
Additional information

[email protected] 

Opat clinic 01332 258252

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