Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Medical Day Unit
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 234-26-G1058
- Cyflogwr
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Tref
- Norwich
- Cyflog
- £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 21/10/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 06/11/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Advanced Nurse Practitioner – OPAT Lead
NHS AfC: Band 8a
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital.
The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn.
We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust.
Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country.
We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs.
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Band 8a Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical leadership across our Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service and support activity within Aylsham Medical Day Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to help run, develop and expand services that deliver safe, effective treatment as an outpatient, support admission avoidance and facilitate timely discharge from hospital.
You will bring advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills, professional credibility and a commitment to safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care. We are looking for a confident, compassionate and improvement-focused practitioner who can work autonomously while building strong relationships across nursing, medical, pharmacy and wider multidisciplinary teams.
You will join a welcoming and supportive team with an open, collaborative atmosphere and a strong work ethic. We value people who share ideas, take ownership, support colleagues and continually look for better ways to deliver care. As well as exhibiting visible leadership, encouragement and opportunities to influence pathways and shape the future of OPAT and ambulatory services.
Our aim is to provide the best care for every patient while living our PRIDE values: People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder will support the day-to-day running of the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service, while providing leadership for service delivery, development and expansion.
They will also help ensure that both OPAT and Aylsham Medical Day Unit have the appropriate staffing and resources to operate safely and effectively, responding flexibly to short-notice pressures or changes that may affect service delivery.
The OPAT Advanced Nurse Practitioner Lead will provide positive and proactive leadership, with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and supporting the development of others. They will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team across a range of specialties and liaise closely with community partners to promote coordinated, high-quality patient care, effective service delivery and the continued expansion of the OPAT service.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with national, regional and local policies.
• Drive service improvement and development, as well as organisational learning through clinical governance processes, including audit, incident review and patient feedback.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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• Lead the expansion of the OPAT service by working collaboratively with teams across the Trust and with external partners to develop and implement new clinical pathways.
• Champion improvements in patient experience through a culture of compassion, learning and innovation.
• Provide professional support and leadership to nursing teams, including workforce development, recruitment, retention and staff wellbeing.
• Maintain oversight of staffing levels, skill mix and safe rostering across OPAT and Aylsham Medical Day Unit, responding to short-notice operational pressures.
• Work closely with the AMDU leadership team to ensure effective collaborative working and support in staff clinical development within their scope of practice
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Professional Registration with either NMC, GPhC or HCPC
- MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent level of experience(i.e. registered on Centre of advancing practice directory) supplemented by specialist training & competency sign off by Consultant in field and other specialist qualifications relevant to the post, including MSC (level 7) modules / qualification
- Significant post qualification experience (minimum 4 years) in a relevant clinical field
Meini prawf dymunol
- Leadership/management/change management course
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner and within a relevant speciality (several years minimum)
- Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff
Meini prawf dymunol
- Involvement in service improvement, audit, research and understanding quality issues
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in patient management
- Strong leadership skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
Attitude
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Natalie Cornish
- Teitl y swydd
- Associate Nurse Director
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01603 465677
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