Job overview
The modality specialises in interventional procedures such as vascular angiography, nephrostomies, biliary stenting, embolization, ultrasound guided biopsies, diagnostic coronary angiography and pacemaker insertion to name just a few. The nursing team is also responsible for assisting with the care of patients attending other Medical Imaging modalities such as CT, ultrasound and the main x ray department. Finally we also provide the Radiology nurse/radiographer led vascular access service for the Trust.
The Interventional Radiology (DSA) Suite is a very exciting, dynamic and interesting place to work. The post holder will be part of a small, established team of nurses, radiographers, Consultants and support staff who are all committed to providing our patients with the highest possible standard of care.
Main duties of the job
Ideally, you should be competent in the clinical skill of intravenous drug administration; however, additional training and support, will be provided for the right candidate. This is a rare opportunity for nurses looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the specialism of interventional radiology as we offer a comprehensive training programme within a supportive learning environment. You will learn a range of skills as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse and in the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-recovery care of patients undergoing interventional radiology and cardiology procedures. The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of the profession and imaging services.
If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready for a new challenge and are interested in becoming part of our friendly multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.
As a large district teaching hospital we offer all the benefits of a larger city hospital, though continue to maintain the more personal and family atmosphere of a district hospital. This positive atmosphere and environment continues throughout all our Day Surgery Units and as such we continuously achieve high levels of staff retention and low levels of vacancies, promoting our continuous positive patient experiences.
The Interventional Radiology Service is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary currently however, in future the post holder may be required to work at any of our other sites for example Bassetlaw or Mexborough.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Recent experience in an Acute hospital clinical setting
Desirable criteria
2. Experience in interventional radiology or cardiology or similar acute care setting
3. Scrub experience
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
4. Adult Nurse/RGN with current NMC registration
5. Up to date knowledge of professional issues
6. Up to date with mandatory training
7. Able to demonstrate professional development post registration
Desirable criteria
8. Clinical skills of peripheral cannulation and intravenous drug administration
9. Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
10. Caring attitude towards patients
11. Communicate effectively with colleagues/staff at all levels both verbally and via written documentation
12. Deal with all clients regardless of medical or social problems
13. Tact and Diplomacy
14. Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
15. Able to maintain patient confidentiality
16. Ability to support patients who have received bad news
17. Team player
18. Ability to work independently when required
Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
19. Able to work under pressure
20. Follow protocols but able to evaluate the need for consultation with senior colleagues
21. Logical & methodical manner
22. Able to accommodate the demands of the post as required with flexible working and good attendance
23. Able to commit to being part of an out of hours on call rota
24. Able to travel to all Trust sites independently as required
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