Respiratory Medicine We consist of: Respiratory Clinic, Hethel ward, Intwood Ward and Respiratory Investigation Unit. We are a close-run department and work alongside 9 specialist nurse teams and 12 consultants who have their own special interests and provide care for sub-specialties: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep Medicine, Domiciliary CPAP, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease (pulmonary fibrosis), Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Domiciliary Oxygen Therapy, Tuberculosis and Pleural Disease. Within the department we provide investigative procedures; bronchoscopy and EBUS in RIU to diagnose respiratory conditions. The Outpatient's department is staffed by Registered nurses, Assistant practitioners, and Health Care Assistance who share responsibility in caring for out-patients attending the clinic.
Main duties of the job
The position of Band 4 Nurse involves being responsible for carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care. You are supported and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You are expected to maintain a high standard of quality patient care which we help you to maintain through training opportunities from the department, trust and wider experience. We want all staff to uphold the trusts PRIDE standards through personal example, good conduct and appearance.
The uniqueness of Respiratory medicine is you are working with a team of people who want to proactively share knowledge; help develop individuals and harness potential. We want everyone to have the opportunity to become outstanding along with our department and trust.
Benefits
* 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
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
Working in both the Respiratory Out-Patient clinic and Respiratory Investigation Unit (RIU). You will have autonomy in care from meeting the patient in clinic and following their journey to RIU and back to clinic.
We are a versatile department; one day the job needs you to assist with a procedure with consultants and the nursing team or another day complete health education and teaching with a specialist nurse or completing pre clinic observations another day.
Department works closely with Pleural Specialist Nurse in RIU, assisting with patient interventions. This gives staff the ability to develop new skills and a greater knowledge of respiratory conditions.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Qualifications
* Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) or academic equivalent; e.g. Diploma in Higher Education
Experience
* Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment
Skills
* Understanding of the role and requirements of the Assistant Practitioner role within Respiratory
* Basic understanding of common conditions relating to Respiratory
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work well in a team and independently
* Has a calm & caring nature
* 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
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.
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