Job summary
An exciting opportunity is presenting itself within the OPAT/IV service at Buckinghamshire NHS trust. We are looking to recruit two band 6 nurses to develop the team and support the introduction of the virtual ward project.
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated clinical staff. Experience in the field of IV therapy / OPAT / vascular access would be ideal , however we are a progressive team and are open to looking at new avenues of health care professionals who can develop the service in these times of change.
To provide a 7 day working week and on call service over bank holidays (at present).
We strongly advise that applicants make contact with the team and either come along for an informal visit or just a discussion via teams / telephone to learn more about the service.
Main duties of the job
- To work within the Intravenous Therapy (IV) /OPAT team to establish and provide an expert service which ensures the maintenance of clinical excellence, underpinned by evidence based practice.
- To facilitate admission avoidance and early supported discharge thus reducing the length of stay in hospital for patients receiving IV antimicrobial therapy with the support of microbiology.
- To repatriate Buckinghamshire GP based patients safely that are requiring home IV treatment following appropriate governance processes.
- To support the IV service and Trust in any new developments of service pathways that the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) can provide.
- To support the service provision of IV monoclonals for COVID positive high risk patients.
- To improve the overall knowledge, monitoring and management of vascular access devices in both secondary and primary care settings.
- To support & help develop the service provision of Virtual ward (VW) / Hospital at home patients via the OPAT pathways.
- To support clinical staff in achieving competence within the specialist field of IV therapy and associated vascular access devices.
- To assess and monitor patients requiring central venous access devices on an inpatient basis.
- To provide advice and consultancy to patients and health professionals as required.
- To provide evidence of OPAT referrals / outcomes on a monthly / yearly basis.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & training
Essential
- Post registration qualification
- Relevant professional qualification and current registration
- Full current driving license & access to car for work
- leadership / teaching qualification
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a related field (IV therapy, vascular access, OPAT)
- Clinical experience in delivery of intravenous (IV) therapy in the community or hospital based setting
- Training , teaching and development of staff
- Competent in cannulation & venepuncture
Desirable
- Experience in use of ultrasound for peripheral cannulation
- Experience in use of ultrasound for cannulation
Skills, Abilities & knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and engage within MDTs. Able to present to groups
- Understanding of NMC guidelines for nursing
- Knowledge of national guidelines related to IV therapy & OPAT
- Knowledge of virtual ward / Hospital at home initiative
- IT literate on excel, word, teams, developing reports & databases
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Across site working (including community visits)
- Access to a car throughout working hours and able to drive
- Able to work weekends / bank holidays
- IT literate on excel, word, teams, developing reports & databases
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & training
Essential
- Post registration qualification
- Relevant professional qualification and current registration
- Full current driving license & access to car for work
- leadership / teaching qualification
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a related field (IV therapy, vascular access, OPAT)
- Clinical experience in delivery of intravenous (IV) therapy in the community or hospital based setting
- Training , teaching and development of staff
- Competent in cannulation & venepuncture
Desirable
- Experience in use of ultrasound for peripheral cannulation
- Experience in use of ultrasound for cannulation
Skills, Abilities & knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and engage within MDTs. Able to present to groups
- Understanding of NMC guidelines for nursing
- Knowledge of national guidelines related to IV therapy & OPAT
- Knowledge of virtual ward / Hospital at home initiative
- IT literate on excel, word, teams, developing reports & databases
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Across site working (including community visits)
- Access to a car throughout working hours and able to drive
- Able to work weekends / bank holidays
- IT literate on excel, word, teams, developing reports & databases
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
