Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse to join our Dynamic Team to support the IV antibiotic service. Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) is a flexible service model that enables early discharge and/or admission avoidance for patients that require intravenous (IV) therapy in their own home or clinic.
Main duties of the job
Administer prescribed intravenous antibiotics as per trust policy, including inspection of the venous access site prior to administration.
Acquire and maintain the skills and competencies to manage patient's OPAT clinical care and vascular access.
Ensure any blood tests are collected as and when required.
Liaise with relevant teams to ensure adequate supply of antimicrobials are available to meet patient requirements.
Assess and monitor patient's condition and feedback to MDT.
Recognise and escalate any issues or concerns around the patient's condition within the community, utilising specialist support from specialist clinicians in community services where necessary (i.e. Unscheduled care team, CRT GP, Frailty ACPs).
About us NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Job responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications
NMC Registered Nurse
Evidence of continued professional development
Occupational Experience
Competent in the administration of IV antibiotics
Competent in cannulation
2 years post-registration experience in acute or community setting
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.
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Main duties of the job
Administer prescribed intravenous antibiotics as per trust policy, including inspection of the venous access site prior to administration.
Acquire and maintain the skills and competencies to manage patient's OPAT clinical care and vascular access.
Ensure any blood tests are collected as and when required.
Liaise with relevant teams to ensure adequate supply of antimicrobials are available to meet patient requirements.
Assess and monitor patient's condition and feedback to MDT.
Recognise and escalate any issues or concerns around the patient's condition within the community, utilising specialist support from specialist clinicians in community services where necessary (i.e. Unscheduled care team, CRT GP, Frailty ACPs).
About us NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Job responsibilities For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications
NMC Registered Nurse
Evidence of continued professional development
Occupational Experience
Competent in the administration of IV antibiotics
Competent in cannulation
2 years post-registration experience in acute or community setting
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.
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