Respiratory Nurse | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
BAND 5 registered nurse position within a well established and friendly team.
ARCU is a 12 bedded ward based at the QMC campus, who care for level 1 and 2 patients. All beds are monitored and we provide high acuity respiratory care such as non invasive ventilation, tracheostomies, high flow oxygen and close observation .
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Advanced Respiratory Care Unit (ARCU), currently based on D55 at the QMC, for a staff nurse, band 5 position.
ARCU is a 12-bedded monitored unit that provides aspects of level 1 and 2 care. We have particular interest and expertise with acutely unwell respiratory patients who require non-invasive ventilation and high flow oxygen therapies. The majority of our patients are admitted directly from the emergency department, but others are referred in from base wards, or stepped down from critical care areas.
All beds are monitored and we provide high acuity respiratory care such as non invasive ventilation, tracheostomies, high flow oxygen and close observation .
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
This position would suit a newly qualified nurse, but also a band 5 nurse wanting to specialise within the exciting speciality of respiratory medicine.
You will need to be enthusiastic, hardworking and a team player. You must be keen to learn and develop your knowledge of respiratory medicine.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Please see job description and person specification for more detail.
You must have an interest in respiratory medicine and caring for acutely unwell patients.
As a band 5 staff nurse you will be given a preceptor and mentor to help you adjust to your new position. You will also be given a team leader.
Respiratory Medicine is a growing service which also includes a specialised admission area, 3 base wards, a CF unit, and a discharge lounge service.
There are opportunities to rotate throughout all the areas. We have a well established respiratory education programme and access to a variety of specialist nurse services for learning and development.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Oct 2024