We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 3 IR Imaging Assistant to work within our Interventional Radiology Department across sites.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with the IR and CNS team with some administrative tasks, and support and look after patients undertaking interventional radiology procedures.
This role is fairly new within the team where support and training will be provided to the candidate to have a positive development within the Trust.
.You will receive support from our clinical educator and clinical nurse specialists, as well as the senior team, in a friendly team environment, and be able to broaden your experience by working within a experience health professionals. The development and training include venipuncture, cannulation, and assisting IR procedures like US and CT guided biopsies, as well as basic observation taking and assessment.
This role is essential for the smooth and safe delivery of patient care, mainly for minimum invasive procedures. Training will be provided on sterile techniques, scrubbing and circulating during IR procedures, and specific IR equipment.
Our philosophy is "TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK", empower shared decision making, and enjoy new improvement/changing ideas.
To discover more about our service, please contact:Milline Marie Dela Cruz - IR CXH Senior Charge Nurse: milline.delacruz@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily help provide a seamless service for patients attending imaging for an interventional procedure under Ultrasound, CT or fluoroscopic guidance. The purpose of this role is to support the interventional diagnostic and treatment services.
The role will be cross sites, allocated based on procedure list requirements The post holder and will be required to work both autonomously using their own initiative and within the team in the development and delivery of the minimal invasive procedure services.
This role also entails providing support to the clinical nurse specialist team. The post holder will be predominantly responsible for ensuring the prompt and complete preparation of the patient prior to entering the scanning rooms as well as assisting the operator's intra-procedure.
It is expected that the post holder is highly computer literate, experienced within the hospital setting with knowledge and evidence of medical terminology, educated to a level required to perform the role or equivalent experience.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative and prioritise workload efficiently
* Good level of computer literacy, with good keyboard and IT skills
* Ability to show empathy to patients and colleagues
* Previous use of Radiology information systems
* Experience of working in a hospital environment
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Previous NHS clinical experience
* Ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision.
* Experience of having working relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to deal with people from different backgrounds
* Previous Intravenous cannulation experience and training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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