OPAT Staff Nurse: Sponsorship Available

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse to join our Dynamic Team to support the IV antibiotic service. Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) is a flexible service model that enables early discharge and / or admission avoidance for patients that require an intravenous (IV) therapy in their own home or clinic.

Main duties of the job

To administer prescribed intravenous antibiotics as per trust policy, including inspection of the venous access site prior to administration.

Acquire and maintain the skills and competencies to manage patient’s OPAT clinical care and vascular access.

Ensure any blood tests are collected as and when required.

Liaise with relevant teams to ensure adequate supply of antimicrobials are available to meet patient requirements.

Assess and monitor patient’s condition and feedback to MDT.

Recognise and escalate any issues or concerns around the patient’s condition within the community, utilising specialist support from specialist clinicians in community services where necessary (i.e. Unscheduled care team, CRT GP, Frailty ACPs)

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Degree in nursing

Occupational Experience

Essential

  • Car driver/Owner
  • Competent in the administration of IV antibiotics
  • Competent in cannulation

Desirable

  • 2 years post registration experience in acute or community setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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