Job Description

Band 5 Nurse - Respiratory Intervention (Permanent Position)



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.



Join us and be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding respiratory care.



Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career with us!



he Respiratory Intervention unit performs a variety of respiratory procedures, such as bronchoscopy and pleural interventions, to aid cancer diagnosis and symptom management of patients with cancer and other conditions. The nurse will be required to assist with respiratory procedures in the procedure room and to care for patients post procedure in the recovery area. They will deliver a high standard of patient care, which is patient centred and in consultation with the patient, their relatives and the medical team.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.



We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.



These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .



In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles



Oxford University Hospital s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.



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.



. Complete admission documentation prior to the patients procedure, taking into account their physical health and psychological needs.



Escalate any patient issues to the medical team prior to their procedure. To have an understanding of different consent forms and when they are used. To have an understanding of the use of WHO checklists and to participate in answering the questions when the WHO is performed. Assist the medical team with procedures. Enable patients undergoing respiratory procedures to tolerate the examination providing comfort and reassurance. 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 the 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 escalate any anomalies. Able to recognise and use PPE appropriately for infectious patients. (All staff must be fit tested to specific FFP3 masks). To recognise and respond to an emergency situation. * Recognise when a patient's condition is deteriorating, escalating to senior staff/medical team.