A nationally recognised, innovative nurse-led clinical team have an opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the team as Lead Nurse.
Outpatient Parental Anti-microbial Therapy (OPAT) is a cross site service providing Intravenous Antibiotic treatment for patients within a domiciliary and clinic setting including patients who are trained to self-administer medication.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advanced nursing expertise, effective line management of the team and co-ordination of the service. They will lead on patient counselling and education from initial referral through to discharge and end of treatment. The Lead Nurse will provide a pivotal link between in-patients and the domiciliary team, attending MDT meetings and completing clinical audit.
It is crucial that the successful candidate leads on quality improvement and developing the speciality service, identifying opportunities to expand and grow the service.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills which will be required to liaise with medical, nursing and AHP teams including internal and external agencies.
The successful candidate will have leadership experience and contribute to the sider strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.
• Provide a clinical lead and role model to other nursing staff by delivering high quality patient care as an expert practitioner
• Assess, develop and implement specialist nursing care programmes and evaluate care and treatments
• Provide highly specialised advice and treatment plans contributing to the diagnosis and individual care of patients
• Plan, provide and facilitate specialist training and education of multi-professional staff, learners, patients within the speciality
• Provide clinical leadership and line management for the OPAT team developing new ways of working to best support patient care
• Investigate and respond to incidents, complaints and patient safety concerns
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024
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