Job summary
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 all UHDB sites.

Must hold current UK driving License and have access to a car which can be used and is insured for work purposes.

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: 30 September 2026

Interview date: 14 October 2026

About us
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 4 th 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.

Details
Date posted
16 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pro rata pa

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
320-CDCS-4310

Job locations
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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Person Specification
Skills and Ability
Essential

• 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
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• Deputising for Team Lead/ OPAT nurse/ clinical nurse specialist

Qualifications
Essential

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

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or Experience.
• Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff

Desirable

• Specific knowledge of the clinical area / OPAT speciality
• Evidence of teaching/ nurturing

Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential

• Communicates condition related, sensitive information to patients, Public and staff.
• Understands and overcomes barriers to Communication and acceptance

Desirable

• Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Evidence of commitment to Trust values and behaviours

Other requirements
Essential

• Contributes to change
• CVAD essential to role as the majority of the work will involve Intravenous medications and accessing Mid/PICC lines.

Desirable

• Contributes to standardisation

Skills
Essential

• 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.

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.

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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
OPAT Lead Nurse
Susan Fearn
susan.fearn3@nhs.net
07471140520

Details
Date posted
16 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pro rata pa

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
320-CDCS-4310

Job locations
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.