Advanced Clinical Practitioner - OPAT
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata pa |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7240655/320-CDCS-3532-A |
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A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
At the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our well-established Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) team. This exciting new role will contribute to the invaluable work provided by the team, ensuring patients requiring intravenous and high-risk oral antimicrobials are discharged and managed safely in the community.
The multidisciplinary OPAT team is led by an Infection Diseases Consultant and you will work closely with the Specialist OPAT Pharmacists and Nurses and broader clinical teams to deliver a safe and effective, patient-centred OPAT service. The OPAT service is well-regarded in the Trust, and this role is pivotal within the team.
You will also have the opportunity be involved in the trust antimicrobial stewardship program to help reduce the rise in antimicrobial resistance. You will support the team in developing a trust wide culture that reduces hospital acquired infection and supports prudent use of antimicrobials.
Advanced clinical practice is well established at UHDB and is seen as integral to the delivery of high quality and safe patient care across the Trust. We have a well-established leadership structure to support ACPs and lots of opportunity for service development and quality improvement work. If successful, you would be joining an extremely progressive team which continues to develop to meet the needs of our patients.
We are looking for an ACP who demonstrates that they are highly motivated, patient-focused and exhibit a passion for clinical practice. A mature and professional attitude is essential and you must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships.
You will be required to demonstrate the above characteristics along with your level of practice through a portfolio of evidence and will be asked to work a period of observed clinical practice.
You will work closely with clinicians, pharmacy and nursing colleagues to support the safe discharge and management of patients requiring OPAT.
The main duties involve assessment and management of patients awaiting discharge and those already out in the community receiving OPAT.
You will also be involved in the monitoring and follow-up of patients, liaison with referring clinical teams and maintaining accurate patient records. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to attend a variety of MDT meetings to contribute to the management of patients.
You will be expected to deputise for the OPAT Consultant at times. There will be lots of opportunity for professional development and involvement in audit/quality improvement work.
Although primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital, you will also be expected to rotate between the other sites at UHDB as needed.
Closing date of applications: 26 June 2025
Interview date: 10 July 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Jun 2025
At the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our well-established Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) team. This exciting new role will contribute to the invaluable work provided by the team, ensuring patients requiring intravenous and high-risk oral antimicrobials are discharged and managed safely in the community.
The multidisciplinary OPAT team is led by an Infection Diseases Consultant and you will work closely with the Specialist OPAT Pharmacists and Nurses and broader clinical teams to deliver a safe and effective, patient-centred OPAT service. The OPAT service is well-regarded in the Trust, and this role is pivotal within the team.
You will also have the opportunity be involved in the trust antimicrobial stewardship program to help reduce the rise in antimicrobial resistance. You will support the team in developing a trust wide culture that reduces hospital acquired infection and supports prudent use of antimicrobials.
Advanced clinical practice is well established at UHDB and is seen as integral to the delivery of high quality and safe patient care across the Trust. We have a well-established leadership structure to support ACPs and lots of opportunity for service development and quality improvement work. If successful, you would be joining an extremely progressive team which continues to develop to meet the needs of our patients.
We are looking for an ACP who demonstrates that they are highly motivated, patient-focused and exhibit a passion for clinical practice. A mature and professional attitude is essential and you must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships.
You will be required to demonstrate the above characteristics along with your level of practice through a portfolio of evidence and will be asked to work a period of observed clinical practice.
You will work closely with clinicians, pharmacy and nursing colleagues to support the safe discharge and management of patients requiring OPAT.
The main duties involve assessment and management of patients awaiting discharge and those already out in the community receiving OPAT.
You will also be involved in the monitoring and follow-up of patients, liaison with referring clinical teams and maintaining accurate patient records. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to attend a variety of MDT meetings to contribute to the management of patients.
You will be expected to deputise for the OPAT Consultant at times. There will be lots of opportunity for professional development and involvement in audit/quality improvement work.
Although primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital, you will also be expected to rotate between the other sites at UHDB as needed.
Closing date of applications: 26 June 2025
Interview date: 10 July 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Jun 2025