Overview
Join to apply for the Staff Nurse role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. We have a vacancy for a registered nurse in the Bronchoscopy Unit, which offers high‑tech minimally invasive fiberoptic and ultrasound investigations to diagnose, stage, treat and research conditions of the respiratory system.
The Unit houses 3 dedicated procedure rooms and supports asthma, emphysema, interstitial lung diseases, pleural diseases, lung cancer and the research portfolio including tissue banking and Laryngoscopy procedures to assess the vocal cords. The Unit uses navigational bronchoscopy with CT guidance to sample small inaccessible lung nodules and specializes in the Chartis Assessment System to assess eligibility for endobronchial valves in emphysema. The Unit also performs robotic bronchoscopy.
Responsibilities
* Attend to patients undergoing day case procedures for various lung conditions including lung cancer.
* Complete admission pathway for patients in preparation for the procedures.
* Assist and monitor patients during procedures, including sedation, general and local anaesthetics.
* Recover patients post-procedure, deliver discharge information and undertake nurse‑led discharge.
* Wear lead gowns where required.
Training and Benefits
Training provided. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn, and a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality and experience. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a Green Plan for sustainable healthcare.
Requirements and About Us
We are seeking a registered nurse to join the Bronchoscopy Unit. For further details or informal visits, contact: Florence Rodrigues, Unit Manager, Email: Florence.Rodrigues@mft.nhs.uk, Tel: 0161 291 2717.
How to Apply
See job posting details for application instructions. Referrals may increase your chances of interview.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location notes, dates and additional postings have been removed to focus on the role and responsibilities.
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