Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team working within Interventional Radiology at East Lancashire Hospitals.
The role will involve rotation between all areas giving the applicant opportunities to develop skills in scrub, monitoring of patients, recovery and pre-op assessment.
We have recently employed an assistant practitioner to enable role development within the current team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work in a diverse, busy and expanding speciality.
This is a full time position of 37.5 hours. Candidates will be expected to participate in our 24/7 interventional on-call rota which includes working some Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will be to scrub up alongside the Radiologist or monitor the patient / administer IV drugs for a variety of Interventional Radiology procedures along with pre-op assessment. You will be expected to provide high standards of patient care and deliver a patient focused service.
This is a demanding role where excellent expertise in all aspects is required to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient and professional service. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, performing nursing duties either single handed or as part of a team, whilst ensuring a high standard of patient care is maintained at all times. Applicants will be expected to use their own initiative and be capable of making decisions in unpredictable circumstances.
Working for our organisation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiology Nurse / ODP to work full time within the specialised Interventional Radiology team. The successful applicants will support the Lead Radiology Nurse in Angiography.
The Interventional team is made up of 6 Radiographers, 6 Nurses, 1 Assistant Practitioner and 3 Support Workers. We are a friendly and enthusiastic team who strive to ensure patient care is safe, personal and effective and of a high standard. No 2 days in Angiography are ever the same!
There are exciting times ahead for Interventional Radiology as we have recently had our Angiography room updated with a state of the art ceiling mounted tube which is able to perform a wide variety of procedures as well as CT.
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses / ODP’s who want to come and join our fabulous team and develop the service we offer at East Lancashire.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a high standard of nursing to all patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures.
Communicate effectively with all multi disciplinary teams, patients and relatives.
To document all nursing care appropriately.
Monitor changes in the patients condition and act accordingly with medical requirements.
To participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment.
Perform pre-op assessment clinics independently.
Assist the Radiologist with scrubbing for interventional procedures.
Remain up to date and professionally accountable to NMC codes of conduct and mentoring of student nurses.
To participate in the 24/7 on call service for interventional procedures
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
* Patient focused with good standard of patient care
* Able to manage priorities during emergency situations
* Evidence of CPD
* Registered nurse with current NMC registration, BSc or equivalent Adult Nursing or HCPC registered ODP
Desirable criteria
* ILS Training
* Experience working or training in an NHS establishment
* Experience in Interventional Radiology
* Mentorship Skills
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Effective listening skills.
* Able to participate in the 24/7 shift system and work flexible hours.
* Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
* Proven ability to work in a team - be supportive of team members.
* Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
* Able to organise and manage priorities under pressures, especially out of hours
* Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
* Proven ability to keep information confidential.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of training in cannulation
* Evidence of training in drug administration
* Evidence of venepuncture