Staff Nurse for OPAT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5's to join the the acute out-patient parental antimicrobial therapy service as part of UHD's Virtual Ward/Hospital at Home Project. The post requires flexible working between the acute sites and eventually patients' homes to administer intravenous antimicrobials. Providing a high-quality service that is patient-centred is important to us; the successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a flexible, dynamic approach to patient care.

This project is still in developmental stages and continuing the development and expansion of patient pathways will be a major part of your role.

This team is currently based on the treatment and investigation unit (TIU) and the role will also involve working alongside the TIU team, Responsible for providing direct nursing care to a varied group of patients often with complex medical and social needsResponsible for ensuring the nursing care plan is followed and updated each shiftAssisting patients to meet their goals of treatment

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UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.