Areyou a Nurse and are looking for a new challenge, then the exciting andever-growing speciality of Interventional Radiology may be just for you? Thistraining role will suit you whether you have previous experience in theatreor just starting out in your career and interested in a fast-paceddepartment. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individualto join our team. The team is looking for candidates who are committed topatient centred and evidence-based care of the highest standard, to workwithin the interventional radiology department here at Leeds TeachingHospitals NHS Trust. You will rotate around 3 sites (LGI, SJUH and BexleyWing) and enhance your knowledge of radiology-based procedures as aninterventional radiology nurse. This involves the care of the consciouspatients undergoing elective and acute, diagnostic and sometimes complexmulti-organ vascular procedures such as embolisation of tumours/haemorrhage,angioplasty, stenting, nephrostomy insertion, tumour ablations, and acuteurological and vascular procedures and stroke thrombectomy. This post isbeing advertised as B6 annex 21. It is aimed but not exclusive to candidatescurrently working at Band 5 who are ready to develop specialist nursingskills associated with interventional radiology theatres and looking for aprogressive role to a band 6 position. All candidates will be consideredbased on their experience, knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
Thistraining role offers an excellent opportunity to develop key skills,especially in scrubbing to assist with theatre procedures. You'll beinvolved in perioperative patient care, including administering IV
medicationand post-operative care such as sheath removal. The role requires closecollaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including consultants,radiographers, and other healthcare professionals. A new radiologydevelopment pathway is available to support your growth, helping you gain thecompetencies needed for the Band 6 Specialist Peri-Operative Practitionerrole, with training lasting up to 24 months. As you progress, youll be ableto work on call across both sites. This role is ideal for those pursuing acareer in radiology theatres, offering the chance to gain essentialcompetencies under the guidance of experienced colleagues. You'll buildspecialist knowledge, preparing you for a Senior Peri-Operative Practitionerrole. You'll deliver high-quality patient care while ensuring efficient useof resources. After completing the training, you will lead a sub-specialtywithin Interventional Radiology, such as neurology, tissue viability, orinfection control. You'll work with the multidisciplinary team to improvepatient care, theatre performance, and quality, while also contributing tothe evaluation of pre- and post-operative care. Regular updates with thesenior nursing team are also included in the role.
About us
LeedsTeaching Hospitals has one of the largest Interventional Radiologydepartments in the UK and is a regional, national and international centrefor some of the most innovative treatments available. This is an excitingopportunity for someone wishing to develop new clinical skills and knowledgein an exciting, cutting edge speciality, through a structured mentoring andpreceptorship programme that will be tailored to your learning needs and willencourage your own development within the role. You will rotate around threesites (SJUH, LGI and Bexley Wing) and gain an insight into the specialistnursing role within Interventional Radiology. We are very interested inhearing from you, including those of you who are students expecting tograduate in the coming months The department is cross site at Leeds GeneralInfirmary and St. James Hospital and typical working hours of: Mon-Fri 08:00to 17:00hrs.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.
Job responsibilities
1.JOBPURPOSE/SUMMARY
Asan experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate activities withinthe peri-operative environment ensuring effective communication is maintainedat all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within thedepartment. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient careneeds and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes ofcare.
Thejobholder will play an essential role assisting deputy/team leader in leadingand teaching the peri-operative teams throughout the 24 hour period.
Thejobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-basedpractice, developing the peri-operative team and ensuring effectivemanagement of the department in the absence of the deputy/team Leaders.
Thejobholder will work within an environment for peri-operative patients
Pleasesee supportive addendum for further information.
2.ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Seeattached Job Description
3.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Anunderstanding of the organisational structure and working practices of theorganisation. Understanding of the local and national peri-operative agenda.Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies. Clinical
Fulfilsthe requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or HealthCare Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration
Maintaina high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds TeachingHospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Actas a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge withinthe peri-operative team
Maintainand promote a clean, secure and safe working environment
Supportthe Team Leader in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuouslyimprove standards and the quality of patient care, including those standardsdefined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
Provideassessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of peri-operative carefor patients, ensuring written records are kept
Actsin accordance with the professional code of conduct
Inconjunction with the Team Leader ensure management of clinical services andefficient deployment of staff according to service needs.
Participatein the theatre on call rota, as required.
Actin such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children andvulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHTsafeguarding policies.
Raiseconcerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing byfollowing the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes.
Undertakeduties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demandsor patient need.
Educationand Training
Contributeto the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area
Inconjunction with the Team Leader ensure all staff have an individualperformance development plan and annual appraisal
Ensureboth self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements
Participatein preceptorship and mentorship programmes
Undertakecontinuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities toenhance skills
Managerial
Workingwith Team Leader provide leadership to the clinical team, developing newrotas/ways of working
SupportTeam Leader in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
Inconjunction with Team Leader closely monitor bank and agency usage
SupportTeam Leader in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints,untoward incidents and other significant events
Workclosely with Research and Innovation to promote research, disseminateoutcomes and findings to support evidence based practice.
Proactivelypromotes and uses the Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality andsafety of our services.
Participatein own and others appraisals
Workwith Matron/Theatre Co-ordinator/Team Leader to promote the furtherdevelopment of peri-operative roles, as considered appropriate
Deputisefor Team Leader in their absence.
Healthand Safety/Risk Management
Allstaff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improvethe quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users.This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHSTrust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by
followingagreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the
TrustIncident Reporting system.
Patientand Public Involvement
TheTrust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and
planningservices. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of
patientsand to contribute to service improvements based on patient
feedback.
Respectfor Patient Confidentiality
Thejobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not
divulgepatient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
4.THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five valuesare:
Accountable
Empowered
Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitmentto the development of peri-operative practice within the clinical setting
Commitmentto working in a multi-disciplinary team
Commitmentto maintain high standards of care in accordance with Leeds TeachingHospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Commitmentto self development
Commitmentto maintaining a safe and clean environment
5.WESTYORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association ofAcute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from acrossWest Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possiblecare for our patients.
Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across WestYorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and drivingforward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of thatchange. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and HarrogateHealth and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems inthe country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the bestpossible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individualtrust, supports that ambition.
6.Infection Control
Thejobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising UniversalInfection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before andafter contact with patients and their environment.
Equalityand Diversity
Thejobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensureequality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet theindividual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they arestaff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because oftheir gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religionetc.
Trainingand Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
Thejobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager forhis/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatorytraining required for the role.
7.COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Matron
TheatreCo-ordinator
Allgrades of Peri-operative staff
Wardand department staff
SterileServices Department
Medicalstaff
Facilitiesstaff
AlliedHealth Professionals
8.SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
i)PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Frequent;standing, sitting, walking, kneeling and crouching to attend to patient needsand roles and responsibilities. Moving & Handling of patients (10-120kg(with lifting aids)) and equipment (weight 1-20kg) on a daily basis. Manualdexterity required to be able to manipulate equipment eg preparation andadministration of injections, venepuncture, cannulation, application ofdressings, insertion and removal of catheters. Requirement to wear lead gownswhen working within the interventional radiology theatres.
ii)MENTAL EFFORT:
Frequentand prolonged mental effort is required for example; to perform independentassessment and diagnosis ensuring accuracy, making decisions regardingpatients discharge home, writing detailed clinical notes and planning furthermanagement actions and calculating drug doses. Dealing with complex andchanging care needs of patients within an acute hospital environment(includes communication with relatives/carers). iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Thepost deals with undiagnosed complaints; at times this can be challenging,stressful and unpredictable. The attention to detail and the ability to dealwith patients and their relatives will require emotional stability andbalance at all times.
Unpredictableworkload requires the Perioperative Practitioner to be able to rapidlyprioritise their workload at all times. Exposure to difficult situations,including distressed patients and relatives/carers. Dealing with, staffingissues and performance issues. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: Temperature should becontrolled, but may experience hot or cold work environment.
Person Specification
Experience
* Significant post registration Peri-operative or equivalent experience at Advanced within relevant specialty.
* Insight into clinical speciality
* Standards of professional practice
* Broad based experience
* Experience of surgical specialty.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or demonstrable teaching /assessing evidence
* Relevant documented evidence of role competencies detailed within the SPOP development plan (Please see addendum) Alternatively, under Annex 21 working towards (up to a maximum of 2 years)
Other Criteria
* Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy.
Skills & Behaviours
* Teaching and assessing skills
* Understanding of research based practice research conscious
* Team player
* Ability to act professionally at all times
* Understanding of the process of change
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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