Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the respiratory intervention team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust is starting a new robotic-assisted bronchoscopy service (RAB), embedded in the well-established bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) service at St Mary’s Hospital, and will allow the team to sample peripheral lung lesions under general anaesthetic. The team is looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated nurse to provide specialist care for patients undergoing day‑case RAB and other bronchoscopy procedures. The nurse will be expected to support the new service pre‑operatively and assist with procedures and post‑procedure care, ensuring a smooth patient journey. As such the nurse will be integrated into both the endoscopy team and the wider lung multi‑disciplinary team. The post‑holder will also support the cross‑site respiratory intervention service, focusing predominantly on bronchoscopy, but also providing cross‑cover to the pleural service when needed.
Qualifications
You will need to be a motivated, flexible team player and able to demonstrate a commitment to professional development and evidence‑based practice. As part of the new team, you will play a vital role in supporting lung cancer patients throughout their journey, establishing a new cutting‑edge interventional service, promoting clinical excellence, and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.
Responsibilities
- Carry out planned care for bronchoscopy patients as part of the wider respiratory intervention team.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based, individualized patient care.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff and students.
- Ensure nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
- Keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence‑based practice.
- Take responsibility for self‑development through the appraisal system and work towards completing an agreed personal development plan.
Benefits
Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing, staff recognition scheme, and optional benefits such as Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part‑time or job share. We will consider applications for flexible, part‑time or job share arrangements.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vijay PadmanabanJob title: Lead Respiratory PhysiotherapistEmail address: Vijay.padmanaban@nhs.net
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