University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Adult OPAT Staff Nurse
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Adult OPAT Staff Nurse
Band 5 Registered Nurse – Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Adult Outpatients Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) team, where commitment to high-quality patient care and innovative practice are celebrated.
Located on England’s south coast, with proximity to London via rail and airport, university life, and natural attractions like the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast, the hospital is one of England’s largest acute teaching trusts.
We foster a culture of technology-infused efficiency and personal collaboration, supporting flexible working practices for career thrive and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Our team values are Patient First, Working Together, and Always Improving.
A Day in the Role
Working within a multidisciplinary team (including Consultant Microbiologists, Pharmacists, and Band 7 Specialist Nurses), you will:
- Deliver IV antibiotic care for complex infectious diseases outside traditional inpatient settings.
- Manage a variety of patient caseloads, personalising treatment plans for effective outcome-centred care.
- Support high-quality, personalised, safe treatments in community-based settings.
- Never have a repeated day—your role blends variety, learning, and direct patient impact.
Hours: A full-time commitment (Monday–Friday), with occasional weekend work potential. Mobility: A UK driving licence is advantageous, given potential on-site support needs.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Team Collaboration
- Ensure safe, timely, and effective IV antibiotic therapy for patients in the community/home environment.
- Collaborate with the MDT (Clinical Pharmacists, Doctors, Allied Healthcare Professionals) to maintain coordination of care.
- Facilitate consultation, education, and support for patients and carers regarding treatment.
- Supervise or shadow nurses in practice, aligning with taught learning and skill application.
- Ensure effective ward based referral processes within Adult Outpatient settings.
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Clinical & Administrative Tasks
- Conduct clinical independently within designated scope of practice, underpinned by evidence-based guidelines.
- Contribute to infection control protocols and risk management documentation within OPAT pathways.
- Optimise use of technology for patient management, meeting regulatory standards.
- Adhere to Data Security Regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Professional & Personal Growth
- Act as a team resource for reducing antibiotic resistance in the community.
- Chase opportunities for on-going personal/ professional development.
- Champion the skills of innovation and adaptability into daily care planning.
Trust Values
We expect all employees to embody these core principles:
- Patient First – Ensuring every patient’s experience remains at the heart of care decisions.
- Working Together – Fostering reflection, collaboration, and cohesion across departments.
- Always Improving – An appetite for reflective assessment and skill development.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Degree/Diploma qualified Nurse registered with the NMC on an appropriate part of the register.
- Proven knowledge of acute health service trends and changes, demonstrating awareness of the evolving infectious disease landscape.
- Self-aware accountability – Understanding role, responsibilities and impact of practice on care standards.
- Evidence of mentoring or supervisory skills (e.g., with Band 4 nurses and/or students, through formal teaching roles).
- Reflective practice from undergraduate/postgraduate training, demonstrating evolving clinical decision-making skills.
- Active management of infection control and risk reduction (e.g., shared practice, advocacy for safety practices).
- Evidence of professional development (CPD, structured learning, feedback-active approach to training).
- Flexibility and self-reliance, with capacity to think critically under pressure.
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Desirable Criteria
- Degrees/certifications beyond registration, e.g., Specialistcovery post-registration qualification in Infection Prevention/CiH/Bacteriology.
- Relevant practice experience, such as infectious disease, intravenous therapy, community nursing, or chemotherapy services.
- Previous teaching (formal tutor roles, mentoring Mentored Experiences, or formal teaching engagement).
Flexible Working & Employee Support
At UHS:
- Flexible working is supported where possible for family or personal commitments.
- We invest in ongoing career growth, including diverse training opportunities through partnerships with the Faculty of Public Health.
- A culture of individuality and equity encourages a diverse, inclusive team, championing an anti-racist, discrimination-free environment.
Come and help shape better patient outcomes – apply today and join a movement of nurses dedicated to collaborative, state-of-the-art care.
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