Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust OPAT service is a non-in-patient parenteral antibiotic service, currently run from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The service provides specialist care to facilitate admission avoidance and early supported discharge of medically stable patients who remain in hospital.
The Band 6 will provide a pivotal role in the department facilitating nurse delivered clinics and supporting junior staff in the delivery of patient care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated qualified nurse who is driven by service development, would like to work in a department that is looking to expand and would like to be part of change.
If you have good time management skills, have the skills to teach others, are methodical in your practice and have the patient at the centre of the care you deliver then this could be the job for you. You will need to have at least 2 years' experience of working in an acute setting, have intravenous antibiotics experience, have experience in managing patient flow either in an outpatient or inpatient setting and be flexible in your working hours.
(The service is looking to expand so the need to be flexible with the potential to work in the community, in the patients home or across site is essential)
Experience in vascular access devices would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given.
Please Note: Only those applicants that meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team in the development and delivery of the highest level of clinical practice within OPAT service and E3 OPD day care facilities.
- To work in partnership with the lead clinician, multi-disciplinary team, and community nurses to implement a high quality service to patients using a combined approach, involving different models of antibiotic therapy administration.
- To provide clinical expertise and professional resource to the multi-disciplinary team caring for people who require OPAT.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered First Level Nurse
- Nursing Degree (undertaken or working towards)
- ENB 998/C&G 7306/7 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Relevant post basic education
Desirable
- Management or leadership training
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Completion of NMP course or actively working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 within the OPAT service or relevant autonomous nursing role within acute care
- Experience within an acute NHS setting of caring for patients with diseases of infection
- Evidence of applying research and audit in practice
- Evidence of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of policy and protocol development
Desirable
- Relevant NHS experience at Sister/Charge Nurse or equivalent involving the care of patient with diseases of infections
- Experience at band 5 within the OPAT service or relevant autonomous nursing role
- Evidence of policy and protocol development
Further Training
Essential
- Completion of Intravenous drug administration training competences
- Experience of caring for patients with peripheral and central lines in-situ
Desirable
- Completion of peripheral/PICC line insertion training
- Competent in phlebotomy
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to developing and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues Proven ability to work Autonomously
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Ability to use and interpret spreadsheets
Other Factors
Essential
- Commitment to professional development
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Valid driving licence and have use of a car A/I A/I service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered First Level Nurse
- Nursing Degree (undertaken or working towards)
- ENB 998/C&G 7306/7 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Relevant post basic education
Desirable
- Management or leadership training
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Completion of NMP course or actively working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 within the OPAT service or relevant autonomous nursing role within acute care
- Experience within an acute NHS setting of caring for patients with diseases of infection
- Evidence of applying research and audit in practice
- Evidence of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of policy and protocol development
Desirable
- Relevant NHS experience at Sister/Charge Nurse or equivalent involving the care of patient with diseases of infections
- Experience at band 5 within the OPAT service or relevant autonomous nursing role
- Evidence of policy and protocol development
Further Training
Essential
- Completion of Intravenous drug administration training competences
- Experience of caring for patients with peripheral and central lines in-situ
Desirable
- Completion of peripheral/PICC line insertion training
- Competent in phlebotomy
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to developing and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues Proven ability to work Autonomously
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Ability to use and interpret spreadsheets
Other Factors
Essential
- Commitment to professional development
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Valid driving licence and have use of a car A/I A/I service
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.
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.
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).
