Senior Staff Nurse - OPAT

Internal secondment post | 34.5 hrs per week | Open to SCH Internal Applicants Only

Are you currently a band 5 or 6 nurse with significant post registration experience in paediatric nursing and looking for a challenging new experience?

The OPAT team are looking for a Band 6 nurse to join their service which offers intravenous antimicrobial therapy to patients who no longer require in-patient care.

The OPAT service aims to provide a service managing children on IV antimicrobial therapy either in their own homes, or in an ambulant care setting.

As a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse within the OPAT team, you will contribute to co-ordinating the specialist OPAT service in a variety of settings ensuring the quality-of-care provision to children.

You will be responsible for monitoring patient condition, administering treatment and communicating change to the OPAT Nurse Manager or Multi-Disciplinary team.

It is essential that you have a current UK driving licence and access to a car you can use for work.

You will need enthusiasm, motivation, ability to work both within a team and autonomously, and have a commitment to providing a high standard of clinical practice and care to our patients.

The OPAT service needs a band 6 nurse who always maintains professionalism and who takes pride in the care they give to the patients and their families, as well as being dedicated to their own personal and professional development and the development of the service.

Job description

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
• Willingness to undertake Leadership/Management training
• Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
• Current registration with NMC
• Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake study at degree level
• Relevant Post Basic registration Course
• Leadership and Management training

Experience

Essential

• Staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved to move to a Band 6, eg completion of Competency Pathway at SC NHS FT.
• Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Staffing experience within speciality
• Relevant project work
• Understanding of budgetary or resource management
• Risk Assessment training

Knowledge

Essential

• Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
• Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
• Experience of undertaking the audit process
• Health, Safety and Risk awareness
• Awareness of resource management
• Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Information Governance

Desirable

• Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
• Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
• Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning
• Ability to undertake Personal Development reviews for junior staff

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
• Able to use own initiative and good decision making skills Effective interpersonal skills
• Paediatric Life Support training or EPLS
• Enhanced clinical skills training
• Good IT skills, use of Microsoft packages

Desirable

• E/A.P.L.S. training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to: Speciality, Professional values and manner, Family Involvement and holistic care, Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns

About the employer

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.