Head & Neck Airway CNS | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | NOTTINGHAM, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7644734/164-7644734-VC |
Summary
Do you have a keen interest in Airway management and experience in tracheostomy care delivery? If so this exciting job opportunity may be for you.
We are looking to second a dynamic and motivated Band 6 to join the team for a 9 month period. The post holder will be expected to work 24 hours over 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) to meet the demands of the service.
The post holder will work alongside the current Band 7 Airway nurse specialists and will be responsible for supporting the care needs of laryngectomy and tracheostomy patients in both the ward /outpatient settings and in primary care.
Please contact Sue Mazengarb 07812269005 for any additional information relating to the job role and responsibilities.
The Airway service currently has a caseload of 350 patients and main duties include -
· Autonomous working and to responsible for providing support to laryngectomy and tracheostomy patients from the point of diagnosis through treatment on the ward and provide ongoing support in the community once discharged from hospital.
· Delivering teaching and education on all aspects tracheostomy and laryngectomy care to doctors, AHPs, Nurses and external care agencies
• Running nurse led tracheostomy clinics at both NUH, Kingsmill hospital and in a community setting to ensure all tracheostomy patients require timely reviews and tube changes.
Applicants for this post must hold a valid UK driving licence.
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
· Coordinate ordering of products and consumables to facilitate an early discharge which can include nebulisers, suction machines, home oxygen and airway supplies
· Act as a key contact and source of information for patients, relatives, carers and the multi-professional team to provide support and advice on airway issues.
· Input and coordinate airway alerts on Nervecentre for all long-term tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, allowing an email alert to be sent to facilitate a prompt review if they are admitted to hospital.
· Collaborative working with consultants, speech and language therapists, dieticians and other nurse specialists to deliver cohesive positive patient outcomes
· To raise public awareness of airway issues/problems
· To develop a centre of excellence in Airway nursing research
· To develop evidence to support Airway practice
See attached Job Description
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Feb 2026