Job Role
Staff Nurse for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
Band 5: £29,970 - £36,483
37.5 hours per week
Service operating hours: 7-day service, 08:00-21:00
Permanent
Responsibilities
Be part of our success story and contribute to our bright future. Locala Community Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC), an independent, not-for-profit social enterprise providing NHS services to over 400,000 people in and around Kirklees.
Our OPAT service, part of Locala’s Integrated Community Services, includes a Clinical Lead, Band 6 Clinical Coordinator, and a team of Band 5 Nurses working across Kirklees, with support from clinicians from acute trusts and community partners. We are seeking a motivated, caring nurse who can work independently/mobile and as part of a team. The team currently works a mix of 7.5-hour early and late shifts.
The service covers the Kirklees community and offers a 7-day service from 8am to 9pm. Our goal is to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by providing IV antibiotic and NMAB therapy to medically stable patients at home.
The post holder will need excellent communication and clinical skills, including IV skills, to deliver treatment, build relationships, and network with stakeholders to enable service delivery. As a digital organization, IT skills including SystmOne are essential. Initiative, skill sharing, and close teamwork are vital to integrate the multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive care in collaboration with acute trusts.
We support CPD through our appraisal system, in-service training, external courses, and clinical supervision. Locala promotes mobile working and provides staff with mobile technology to support work-life balance.
For more information, please contact:
* Elkie Moffatt – Team Leader for Unplanned Care – elkie.moffatt@locala.org.uk or 0330 165 9839
* Vicki Watson – Clinical Nurse Lead for OPAT – victoria.watson2@locala.org.uk or 0303 330 9349
To learn more about Locala, see our Thrive Strategy.
For more information, refer to the job description and Person specification.
Closing date: 21 July 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received.
About us
Locala is part of the community, caring for generations within families and delivering care under the NHS ethos. We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to help us build a workforce that reflects our communities.
We celebrate individuality and value lived experiences, promoting inclusivity, flexible working, and a sense of belonging supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer. Disabled applicants meeting all essential criteria are guaranteed an invitation to the assessment process.”
Benefits include:
* Flexible working – supporting work-life balance and flexible schedules.
* Generous pension – a defined contribution scheme with matching contributions + 2% up to 8%.
* Refer a Friend Scheme – potential reward of £500 each for successful referrals.
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