Staff Nurse for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
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Staff Nurse for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Huddersfield, UK
Band 5 – £32,073 - £39,043 per year | Permanent | Full-time
Job Description
Do you have a passion for IV therapy? Do you enjoy delivering care in patients' own homes? Do you have strong communication skills? Be part of our success story and contribute to our bright future. Our OPAT service, part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Integrated Community Services, is comprised of our Clinical Lead, Band 6 Clinical Coordinator and a team of band 5 Nurses working across the Kirklees area. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated, caring nurse to join our team who is also able to work independently/mobile and as a team. The team currently works a mixture of 7.5 hour early and late shifts. The service covers the Kirklees community and offers a 7-day service, from 8am until 9pm. The post holder will require excellent communication and clinical skills including IV skills to deliver treatment and build relationships. As a digital enterprise, we are thinking forward in the use of IT skills including SystmOne. We are committed to supporting CPD through our robust appraisal system. A full valid UK driving license with access to a vehicle and business insurance is essential. Please note, we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
Responsibilities
- Deliver IV antibiotic therapy and NMAB therapy to medically stable patients in their own homes
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Use SystmOne for digital record keeping
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including acute trusts
- Participate in skill sharing and CPD opportunities
About Us
Here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We are a 'Disability Confident' employer.
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Generous pension scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme (£500 reward)
How to Apply
Apply via the link: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Closing date: 07/05/2026.
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