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Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our committed nursing team in Interventional Radiology (IR) Labs on Gate 19!
We are a busy department incorporating 4 Interventional Radiology rooms, this area manages a wide variety of procedures which includes outpatient, inpatient and emergency cases.
Interventional Radiology Nursing combines the best of excellent patient-centred care with high level technical clinical skills. Nurses can expect an engaging role that will expand their knowledge whilst developing highly specialised skills within the Interventional Radiology lab setting!
You will be trained in scrub procedures, assisting (circulating) and caring for patients in the Interventional Radiology Labs - the work is very variable, challenging, but exciting!
The successful applicant will ideally possess experience in an acute/ theatre setting, be confident in managing unwell patients, and most importantly be an enthusiast and adaptable team player.
We Currently Have Opportunities Available For
* Experienced Registered Nurses with current NMC Registration
* Newly Qualified and Newly Qualifying Nurses
Main duties of the job
Working Within Our Department, Your Main Duties Will Include
* Working with patients who will be undergoing a wide variety of Interventional Radiology procedures from different specialties.
* Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to patients and working as a part of the team as well as independently.
* Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team.
* To be actively involved in their own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development
* To strictly adhere to Local and Trust wide Infection Control policy and procedures.
* To participate in assisting the radiologists as the scrub nurse for a wide variety of procedures.
* Circulating within the lab assisting the radiologist/scrub nurse by providing the appropriate equipment.
* Caring and monitoring the patient throughout the procedure and maintaining good communication throughout.
* Participate in on call duties during nights, weekends and bank holidays, on top of your contracted hours.
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Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
Main Duties and Responsibilities (In addition to the duties listed earlier in the advert):
* Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring applications of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference.
* Flexible to adapt to changes in the workload
* Ability to motivate the nursing team
* Ability to undertake first line management duties in the absence of Senior staff.
* Able to assess, implement and evaluate individual patient care needs.
* Able to recognise adverse complications or medical conditions and react promptly and appropriately.
* High level of co-ordination and dexterity to enable manipulation of clinical radiological equipment in performing clinical tasks.
* Build and promote inter-professional understanding and networks with peers and colleagues.
* Able to communicate to a broad range of individuals in a professional and caring manner including those whose first language is not English, or who may, for whatever reason, have difficulty understanding. These individuals include patients, visitors, clinical, technical and other staff.
* Build confidence and trust with patients in a potentially frightening, technical environment by applying a professional and empathetic approach
* Able to identify problems, understand complex situations and information and take appropriate action
* Able to plan and prioritise own workload appropriate to grade and keep accurate patient records and documentation.
* Recognise potentially aggressive and abusive situations and deal with them appropriately.
* Promote an image of high professional skill and competence to all department users and to impress the public with attitudes and service provided by the Trust in general and by Radiology Nurses in particular.
* Provide holistic, specialised nursing care in all areas of Radiology Nursing.
* Work within multidisciplinary departmental teams.
* Act as team leader when assigned to that role
* Responsible Nurse for specific designated tasks i.e. link persons for (e.g. resuscitation, infection control), Point of Care Trainer (POCT), student placements, rotas etc.
* Provide skilled assistance to Consultants and Clinicians within Interventional Radiology. Assisting in sterile procedure (scrub), circulating, and in the care of sedated and anaesthetised patients.
* Provide assistance for radiological endoscopic procedures in all aspects of maintenance and decontamination of flexible scopes.
* Take responsibility for care, custody and administration of pharmaceuticals
* Provide and maintain accurate documentation e.g. record patient observations, care plans and electronic records.
* Utilise advanced nursing/clinical practices in accordance with the training provided e.g. cannulation, administration of Intravenous pharmaceuticals as per departmental protocol.
* Rotate through imaging modalities and Radiology departments as required.
* Lead Radiology nursing cover outside the department, e.g. Theatre, wards as required.
* Observe and maintain the safety and comfort of patients at all times during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. Adhering to the highest possible professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
* Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Clinicians, Radiographers, and nursing colleagues in scheduling and assisting with appropriate radiological procedures.
* Liaise with Radiologists, Radiographers, Clerical and Portering staff within the department and with Medical and hospital staff of other wards and departments to ensure a smooth, efficient service to department users.
* Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g. verbal, written, electronic etc.
* Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient prior, during and after the examination.
* Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager.
* Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
* Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include:
o Health and Safety
o Quality Assurance
o Infection Control
o Major Incidents,
o Dress Code,
o Sickness Absence,
o Punctuality etc.
* Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser and act as an Appraiser when appropriate.
* Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiology Nurse e.g. new equipment, new processes etc.
* Participate in practice education of students
* Participate in the induction of new staff.
* Assist and undertake audit and research.
* Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager and complete appropriate incident form.
* Maintain correct documentation and record keeping using appropriate information systems.
* Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service
* Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, (IR(ME)R 2017 ).
* Act as a professional role model and observe the rules and regulations of their professional body (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse, with current live NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
* Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
Work Experience
Essential criteria
* Currently working in an acute hospital setting, as a Qualified Nurse or a Qualifying Student (who has completed a placement in IR or Theatres)
Desirable criteria
* Experience in Radiology Nursing and/or experience in an acute surgical & medical setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
* Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Time management/ basic problem solving skills
* Understands relevant H&S at work and welfare issues
* Understands the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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