Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 nurse to join our existing OPAT team.

We are looking for a dynamic, driven individual who can assess individual care needs for patients requiring on-going intravenous (IV) antibiotics within their own homes post discharge from the acute trust.

If you are looking for a new challenge within UHNM, then we look forward to meeting you.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of the Lead CNS the newly appointment member will

Complete competency assessment duties of patients from the emergency portals, out-patient clinics and the wards. With the support provided it will enable the patient to access the correct pathway to avoid admission and reduce length of stay.

Collate and format requested data.

Support admission portals and inpatient wards with knowledge and understanding of both intravenous and oral antibiotics as per advise from the MDT and advances in Antimicrobial Stewardship.

(AMS)Assess patients progress, review weekly/twice weekly blood monitoring and liaise with the MDT or referring consultant for additional support and advice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Lead CNS the newly appointment member will

Complete competency assessment duties of patients from the emergency portals, out-patient clinics and the wards. With the support provided it will enable the patient to access the correct pathway to avoid admission and reduce length of stay.

Collate and format requested data.

Support admission portals and inpatient wards with knowledge and understanding of both intravenous and oral antibiotics as per advise from the MDT and advances in Antimicrobial Stewardship.

(AMS)Assess patients progress, review weekly/twice weekly blood monitoring and liaise with the MDT or referring consultant for additional support and advice.