Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 nurse to join our existing OPAT team for a fixed term period.

We are looking for a dynamic, driven individual who can assess individual care needs for patients requiring on-going intravenous (IV) antibiotics within their own homes post discharge from the acute trust.

If you are looking for a new challenge within UHNM, then we look forward to meeting you.

Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Lead CNS the newly appointment member will

Complete competency assessment duties of patients from the emergency portals, out-patient clinics and the wards. With the support provided it will enable the patient to access the correct pathway to avoid admission and reduce length of stay.

Collate and format requested data.

Support admission portals and inpatient wards with knowledge and understanding of both intravenous and oral antibiotics as per advise from the MDT and advances in Antimicrobial Stewardship.

(AMS) Assess patients progress, review weekly/twice weekly blood monitoring and liaise with the MDT or referring consultant for additional support and advice.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Lead CNS the newly appointment member will

Complete competency assessment duties of patients from the emergency portals, out-patient clinics and the wards. With the support provided it will enable the patient to access the correct pathway to avoid admission and reduce length of stay.

Collate and format requested data.

Support admission portals and inpatient wards with knowledge and understanding of both intravenous and oral antibiotics as per advise from the MDT and advances in Antimicrobial Stewardship.

(AMS) Assess patients progress, review weekly/twice weekly blood monitoring and liaise with the MDT or referring consultant for additional support and advice.

Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registration
• 3 years post registration experience
• Degree Level

Desirable

• Health Assessment in Clinical Practice, Independent and Supplementary Nurse/Midwife Prescribing Non-Medical Prescribing

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self-regulation

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership education/training

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Acts to support and enable effective teamwork

Desirable

• Previous experience in OPAT or medicine

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.