Coronavirus pandemic: North West updates
The latest information on the coronavirus pandemic and the impact on all aspects of our lives across the North West.
Manchester's new Nightingale Hospital is recruiting staff
The Nightingale field hospital being built at the Manchester Central Convention Complex is recruiting staff.
They're looking for:
- Doctors (Tier 1, 2 and 3)
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Registered General Nurses
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Ward Clerks & other administration roles
- Social Workers
They are looking specifically for people who live in the North West and who can commit to work at the facility for at least four weeks.
The hospital has up to 750 beds for patients. It will provide care for those who no longer need to be in a critical care environment. It will also link closely to community health and social care services, as well as the hospitals across the North West region.
It is due to open on April 12th.
If you're interested in applying you can register at: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/nhs-nightingale/register.html
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