An excellent development opportunity has arisen in the interventional radiology department for a highly motivated, experienced radiology nurse to progress into an enhanced practice role. The position is full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 18.00.
The radiology department at The Christie is a busy unit undertaking many varied examinations, scans and procedures. Our service delivery includes a wide range of fluoroscopic guided procedures, including vascular procedures, stenting, gastrostomy insertion, biopsies and drainages. The interventional service is part of the integrated procedures unit where we have a general purpose fluoroscopy room, a dedicated vascular room and an ultrasound room for interventional procedures. The interventional service is constantly expanding with the introduction of new innovative procedures.
* Autonomously perform fluoroscopic guided nephrostomy exchanges and nasogastric tube insertions and provide post‑procedure clinical reports for these procedures.
* Provide specialist advice to patients and all wards and departments within the Trust regarding complex interventional procedures and care of radiologically placed devices, including leading the gastrostomy drop‑in clinic.
* Autonomously review and advise inpatient ward areas on the management of chest drains.
* Undertake the role of scrub practitioner during interventional procedures.
* Perform the advanced role of seditionist during interventional procedures.
* Recover patients following the administration of sedation.
* Manage emergency situations in accordance with the ALS algorithm.
* Lead pre‑assessment clinic for a wide variety of interventional procedures to deliver pre‑procedural care, advice and information for patients – includes taking delegated consent.
* Autonomously provide the practitioner‑led gastrostomy drop‑in service.
* Take responsibility for coordinating the workload in the clinical area.
* Work in collaboration with the Lead Radiology Nurse to undertake departmental risk assessments and audit.
* Line management responsibilities.
Contact: Name: Emma Ross
Email: emma.ross41@nhs.net
Telephone: 0161 918 2346
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, and are a national specialist centre.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Ross – Email: emma.ross41@nhs.net – Telephone: 0161 918 2346
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