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Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Specialist NurseOutpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Specialist Nurse1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job SummaryOPAT Specialist Nurse Band 6This role is offered on a part time basis of 20 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.The post holder will be a member of the OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) Service specialist nurse team and work as an autonomous professional clinical practitioner with responsibility for providing specialist clinical services.The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust to provide a timely and high quality service to patients who meet the criteria forsafe and effective management of patients who are discharged on IV antimicrobials.The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) is an ambitious organisation, motivated to provide consistently high quality services to our patients. Our staff report that our organisation is a friendly and supportive one to work within and we currently hold some of the highest levels of staff engagement within the region.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for providing high standards of individualised patient centered care, demonstrating autonomous practice and clinical expert in the assessment of patients and their suitability of OPAT. Act as a role model and a resource for medical. nursing and patients for advice on IV antimicrobials. Working alongside all members of the multidisciplinary team, engaging in MDTS and attending ward rounds. The post holder will contribute to the continuous development of the service, keeping up to date with current research findings, as well as contributing to clinical governance, clinical audit and data collection.About UsOur STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.DetailsDate posted26 June 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number249-7257153Job locationsGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTo support, by demonstrating exemplar nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based care, the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care and experience, upholding the Trust Nursing Strategy which includes the 6Cs. Be a responsible autonomous specialist nurse and role model in the specialty of OPAT and a resource for medical, nursing personnel and patients requiring advice on the administration of IV Antimicrobials Responsible for ensuring own knowledge and compliance of appropriate NMC standards and Trust professional guidelines and that these are applied to practice, including NMC Revalidation. To liaise with other members of management and clinical staff both within the Trust and other healthcare providers to ensure good communication lines and seamless patient care Undertake and be involved in the coordination, management, development and smooth operation of the OPAT service within the Trust and to Trust staff. Exercise responsibility and accountability for the assessment of patients in order to select potential OPAT patients, demonstrating a senior level of autonomy as a practitioner and clinical expert. Assess, potentially highly complex patients, planning, implementing and reviewing care within the hospital environment, both in-patient and out-patient, community or other settings. Assess and refer patients for venous catheterisation as appropriate. Assesses, plans and implements specialist care packages through shared decision making with patient and carer. Provide and receive highly complex and/or highly sensitive patient/staff related information and ensure this is interpreted and shared, where required, in order to ensure seamless and effective care, in line with rules of information governance. Refers to other practitioners when health outcomes or risks and needs are beyond own competence and scope of practice.Job DescriptionPlease see attached Job description/personal specificationJob responsibilitiesTo support, by demonstrating exemplar nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based care, the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care and experience, upholding the Trust Nursing Strategy which includes the 6Cs. Be a responsible autonomous specialist nurse and role model in the specialty of OPAT and a resource for medical, nursing personnel and patients requiring advice on the administration of IV Antimicrobials Responsible for ensuring own knowledge and compliance of appropriate NMC standards and Trust professional guidelines and that these are applied to practice, including NMC Revalidation. To liaise with other members of management and clinical staff both within the Trust and other healthcare providers to ensure good communication lines and seamless patient care Undertake and be involved in the coordination, management, development and smooth operation of the OPAT service within the Trust and to Trust staff. Exercise responsibility and accountability for the assessment of patients in order to select potential OPAT patients, demonstrating a senior level of autonomy as a practitioner and clinical expert. Assess, potentially highly complex patients, planning, implementing and reviewing care within the hospital environment, both in-patient and out-patient, community or other settings. Assess and refer patients for venous catheterisation as appropriate. Assesses, plans and implements specialist care packages through shared decision making with patient and carer. Provide and receive highly complex and/or highly sensitive patient/staff related information and ensure this is interpreted and shared, where required, in order to ensure seamless and effective care, in line with rules of information governance. Refers to other practitioners when health outcomes or risks and needs are beyond own competence and scope of practice.Please See Attached Job Description/personal SpecificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFirst level registration registered with NMC Demonstrate evidence of on-going continuous professional development Intravenous medicine administration competency PICC Care and management competency Central Venous catheter competency Cannulation and venepuncture competencyDesirableTeaching qualification Advanced Communication Course Clinical assessment course Non-Medical PrescriberExperienceEssentialRelevant nursing experience ? Competent and experienced in peripheral cannulation ? Competent and experienced in the use of central venous access devices ? Experience in the administration of diverse intravenous therapies ? Sound knowledge of principles of aseptic technique ? Experience of multi-disciplinary team working ? Teaching experience ? Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance ? Ability to communicate with a range of people on a range of matters. ? Excellent interpersonal skills. ? Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills. ? IT literate. ? Ability to interpret and utilise information effectively. ? Clinical auditDesirableIn-depth experience in nursing care of patients receiving IV medication/Antibiotics ? Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution. ? Project management experience ? Experience of audit/project work ? Experience working at Band 6 ? Experience managing a caseload of patientsKnowledge & SkillsEssentialDemonstrate initiative ? Ability to work effectively under pressure and in high stress situations ? Enthusiastic and hard working ? Confident and assertive whilst maintaining inter personal sensitivity ? Excellent communication skills both written and verbal/nonverbal ? Effective teaching skills (individual and group) ? Able to work within a small nurse led team ? Able to liaise effectively and directly with senior medical colleagues ? Keyboard Information technology skills - use of email/internet/access databasesDesirableAbility to lead on service reports. ? Develops and implements policies. ? Is involved in organisational policy development. ? Supports service initiatives and developmentPerson SpecificationEssentialDemonstrate initiative ? Ability to work effectively under pressure and in high stress situations ? Enthusiastic and hard working ? Confident and assertive whilst maintaining inter personal sensitivity ? Excellent communication skills both written and verbal/nonverbal ? Effective teaching skills (individual and group) ? Able to work within a small nurse led team ? Able to liaise effectively and directly with senior medical colleagues ? Keyboard Information technology skills - use of email/internet/access databasesDesirableAbility to lead on service reports. ? Develops and implements policies. ? Is involved in organisational policy development. ? Supports service initiatives and developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreat Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameGreat Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Katalysysts Consulting by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Specialist Nurse” roles.Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Cirencester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Tetbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Brighthampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Letcombe Regis, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Wantage, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - OxfordshireAbingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Witney, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago Band 5 Registered Nurse - Savernake Community HospitalMarlborough, England, United Kingdom 23 hours ago Letcombe Regis, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago Witney, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Ward Manager - Oxford Stroke Rehabilitation UnitAbingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Advanced/Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Urgent Care, Minimum Hours/Part Time)Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Registered General Nurse - Nights (Birchwood Care Home) 05124Newbury, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Clinical Development Nurse - Abingdon Community Hospital - Abbey WardAbingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Painswick, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago Advanced/Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Urgent Care, Minimum Hours/Part Time)Chippenham, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Admin Manager - District Nursing and Community TherapyBrighthampton, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Cirencester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Barnsley, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Melksham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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