Overview
Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to make a difference in respiratory care? We are seeking a dedicated Band 5 Nurse to join our Respiratory Intervention team on a permanent basis. As part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality patient care for individuals undergoing respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills, work closely with consultants and allied health professionals, and contribute to improving patient outcomes in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.
What we offer
* In‑house training tailored to respiratory interventions and related procedures.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career progression.
* A collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Opportunities to contribute to service development and clinical governance.
* Opportunities to be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding respiratory care.
Responsibilities
* Assist with respiratory procedures in the procedure room and care for patients in the recovery area.
* Complete admission documentation prior to the patient's procedure, taking into account their physical health and psychological needs.
* Escalate any patient issues to the medical team prior to their procedure.
* Understand different consent forms and when they are used.
* Participate in WHO checklists and answer the questions when the WHO is performed.
* Assist the medical team with procedures, providing comfort and reassurance to patients.
* Monitor patients during their procedure and in recovery, performing and documenting observations, recognising deteriorating patients and escalating concerns immediately to the medical team.
* Participate in safe manual handling and positioning of patients.
* Ensure that all bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy equipment is cleaned and maintained correctly, according to manufacturer guidelines.
* Perform cannulation and venepuncture (training will be provided).
* Perform blood glucose monitoring and escalates any anomalies.
* Recognise and use PPE appropriately for infectious patients (all staff must be fit tested to specific FFP3 masks).
* Recognise and respond to emergency situations.
* Recognise when a patient's condition is deteriorating, escalating to senior staff/medical team.
Essential qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Part 1.8.12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council).
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent.
* UK recognised degree in nursing relevant to the post.
* Post‑graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
* Ability to put patients, families and carers at the heart of care.
* Demonstrated pride in the quality of care delivered and willingness to learn from successes and setbacks.
Desirable qualifications
* Experience working in a day‑case unit or assisting in procedures such as pleural aspiration or bronchoscopy.
* Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in the specific practice area.
* Positive, enthusiastic character.
* Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with the practice area.
* Resilient under pressure.
* Appropriate UK professional registration.
About the Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we build with patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence with a focus on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles as part of the NHS England sexual safety charter.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
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