Staff Nurse

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s Bronchoscopy Unit in Manchester offers high-tech fiberoptic and ultrasound investigations to diagnose, stage, treat and research respiratory conditions. We perform robotic bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, Chartis assessments, and laryngoscopy; you will join a 30,000-strong team on the Oxford Road Campus.

Join us to contribute to safe airway care, day-case procedures, sedation monitoring, post-procedure discharge information, and

Responsibilities

• Attend to patients undergoing day case procedures for various lung conditions including, lung cancer.
• Complete admission pathway for patient in preparation for the procedures.
• Assist and monitor patient during the procedures, having sedation, general and local anesthetics.
• Recover patients post procedure, deliver discharge information and undertake nurse led discharge.
• Certain procedures requires wearing Lead gowns.

Job description

Bronchoscopy Unit offers high-tech minimally invasive fiberoptic and ultrasound investigations to diagnose, stage, treat and research conditions of the respiratory system.

The Unit houses 3 dedicated procedure rooms and supports the Centre's general and specialist services in asthma, emphysema, interstitial lung diseases, pleural diseases, lung cancer and research portfolio including tissue banking, and Laryngoscopy procedures to assess the vocal cord inspection. The Unit uses a system used in conjunction with the CT Scanning to direct sampling of small inaccessible lung nodules through Navigational bronchoscopy procedure and also specializes in Chartis Assessment System to assess eligibility for endobronchial valves in emphysema conditions.

The Unit also takes pride of being one of the very few centres that performs robotic bronchoscopy service in the UK., The main duties of the role include:

• Attend to patients undergoing day case procedures for various lung conditions including, lung cancer.
• Complete admission pathway for patient in preparation for the procedures.
• Assist and monitor patient during the procedures, having sedation, general and local anesthetics.
• Recover patients post procedure, deliver discharge information and undertake nurse led discharge.
• Certain procedures requires wearing Lead gowns.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.