Job summary
Respiratory MedicineWe 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 each have their own special interests and provide care for several 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 investigatory procedures; bronchoscopy and EBUS in RIU these diagnosis respiratory conditions.The Outpatient's department is made up of Registered nurses, Assistant practitioners, and Health Care Assistance who all 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.
About us
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
Job description
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 an 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.
Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.
Job description
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 an 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.
Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) or academic equivalent; e.g. Diploma in Higher Education
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- 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
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) or academic equivalent; e.g. Diploma in Higher Education
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- 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
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
