Ward AM2 – Respiratory Nurse
Ward AM2 is an acute medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine. We treat patients with a full range of respiratory diseases including COPD, asthma, lung cancer, bronchiectasis, sleep apnoea and infectious lung disease.
All of our registered nurses receive training to care for patients on non‑invasive ventilation, patients with altered airways, tracheostomy/laryngectomy and chest drains.
We also care for patients with general medical complex conditions. It is a busy, fast‑paced ward and we are very MDT focused to enable us to provide the best care of our patients.
Sound interesting? We would encourage you to give us a call to organise an informal visit and chat.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide; we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.
You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills to work on our respiratory ward. You will be joining our friendly and dynamic team with excellent standards and great work ethic. You will be supported to develop into the band 5 role through preceptorship, peer support and an exciting range of educational opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
- First level registration – Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
- Teaching qualification
- Degree level 6 study Diploma
- Diploma
Training and experience
- Experience of working on own and as part of a team
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Awareness of clinical audit
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Leanne JonesJob title Ward ManagerEmail address leanne.jones@mft.nhs.ukTelephone number 0161 276 3578
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