Staff Nurse Interventional Radiology

Job summary

We have exciting opportunities for nurses to join our growing Interventional Radiology team at an exciting time of investment and development in Interventional services.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Support Staff, Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists to deliver high standards of care within the imaging modalities of Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy, CT and MRI. The varied nature of this specialty means there is always something new and interesting to learn.

Interested applicants are advised that they should carefully read the job description and are welcome to arrange an informal visit (in person or virtually) to learn more about the department; this is optional and not required to apply.

Previous radiology or other relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as all training will be given.

This is a re-advertisement of a previous job listing. Candidates who applied within the last 2 months and were unsuccessful need not reapply.

If you are curious to know more about these Nursing roles in Interventional Radiology we welcome informal enquiries, so please contact the Interventional Radiology team via Tammy Donovan (Education & Recruitment Lead) Tammy.Donovan@nhs.net 01905 763333, ext 39353. Or the Interventional Radiology roomwah-tr.ir.nurses@nhs.net

Job description

Job description

Post Title: Interventional Radiology Nurse

Pay Band: 5

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Location/ Department: Radiology / Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Reports to: Interventional Radiology Unit Manager

Liaises with

Medical and Radiographic Staff, Students

Administration and Clerical Staff

Other Health Care Professionals and Care Providers, Porters

Patients and Relatives

Risk assessment

This post involves working with radiation, manual handling, exposure to body fluids and display screen equipment.

Job Purpose:

To provide specialist nursing care and support to all patients and users of the Radiology service primarily within interventional radiology (elective and emergency procedures) ensuring dignity and privacy

To ensure the maintenance of a high-quality patient focussed care at all times through the effective leadership, management of staff and resources.

To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.

To lead a regular programme of education and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimum potential

To promote the role of the theatre practitioner are the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative process.

To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care

To liaise and work closely with the person taking continuing responsibility for the Operating Theatres

To accept personal responsibility and accountability for infection prevention and control practice

Key Duties

Provide holistic, specialised nursing care in all areas of Interventional Radiology Nursing.

Support and inform family member and carers who often accompany patients for both elective and emergency procedures.

Liaise with referring doctors and ward staff to ensure pre-procedural work is completed.

Prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient during the procedure.

Identify and act on potential hazards to both patients and staff, and where appropriate, act to prevent patientinjury.

Identify potential complications of various drugs used during the procedure, including contrast media.

Participate in the planning of the procedure and the management of the procedural list.

Access, plan and implement the total care of the conscious or conscious-sedated patient.

Co-ordinate and document planned patient care during the procedural phase.

Practice the principles of asepsis and act as a lead professional in infection control.

Recognise the early signs of complications and acting upon these as appropriate.

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.

Take responsibility for care, custody and administration of pharmaceuticals

Assist when necessary in the ordering of supplies, maintenance and repair of equipment to assist in budgetary control.

Utilise advanced nursing/clinical practices in accordance with the training provided e.g. cannulation, administration of Intravenous pharmaceuticals as per departmental protocol.

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

Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to Line Manager.

Report all incidents of injury to yourself or patients to a line manager and complete appropriate incident form.

Will be required 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 2000, (IR(ME)R 2000 ).

Act as a professional role model and observe the rules and regulations of your professional body (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring applications of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference.

Quality:

To maintain correct documentation and record keeping using appropriate information systems.

To maintain protocols and quality standards for working practices within the area.

To participate in the medical/clinical audit of work and to collect information for the activities within the department.

To ensure proper maintenance of equipment and to monitor breakdowns

Finance, Information and Resources:

To ensure the effective use of resources, liaising with the Site Superintendent in respect of this.

Professional Education and Training:

To participate and supervise in the training of others particularly in respect of specialised area and to contribute to staff training needs with regard to induction, orientation and continuous education of staff.

To have an understanding and implement relevant Health & Safety at work and Welfare issues, including the Ionising Radiation Regulations.

To undertake an annual appraisal and appraise others as indicated within departmental cascade system.

Identify training and development needs for self and others including opportunities that satisfy service needs, in agreement with line manager.

To identify to your manager any known limitations within your professional competence.

To appear on duty promptly and dressed in line with Trust uniform policy. Be available to work at the appointed time and location, and monitor performance of others on a daily basis, advising improvements to individuals when required.

To liaise with other disciplines in the Trust and to foster good inter-personnel skills and communication skills within the department and the hospital.

Statutory and Health and Safety:

To ensure that all Trust, Unit and Directorate policies relating to Health and Safety, COSHH, Security and Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999, IR(ME)R 2000 and any other Local Radiation Safety policies are understood and observed in the department. To attend compulsory training as instructed.

Ensure that all apparatus and equipment is working satisfactorily and safely

Frequently assist Radiologists and clinicians during highly stressful and intricate interventional procedures.

Assess patient mobility and identify correct manual-handling techniques accordingly.

There is a frequent requirement to manoeuvre patients of various sizes for their examination in a safe and competent manner.

Occasionally escort patients on trolleys and beds to wards across the hospital site.

Frequently stand for long periods wearing heavy lead rubber protective clothing.

Standard Clauses:

The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

Competence

The post holder is responsible for limiting his/her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his/her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.

Codes of conduct

All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff who are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service business.

Records Management

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel and administrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered public records and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.

Infection Control

Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

Children and vulnerable adults

You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competences.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a specific interest in area of work.

Desirable

• Experience working at an equivalent level of responsibility

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of professional development and continuing education.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible attitude to routine/non-routine work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to deliver high standard of care and prioritise work load
• Able to manage workload effectively in a busy clinical environment, with support and adjustments where required
• Ability to identify personal development needs
• Responds well to change and innovation
• Demonstrates initiative and commitment to professional development
• Ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate

Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse please provide details of your NMC registration

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to participate in shift patterns in line with service needs, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate
• Maintains professional appearance in line with Trust uniform and infection control policies
• Basic IT skills relevant to the role (training will be provided where required)
• Willing to undertake training and self-development
• All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Interest in teaching others
• Willing to develop
• Supervision
• Organisational skills
• IV administration
• IV cannulation
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Computer skills
• Must have an understanding of relevant Health & Safety at work and Welfare issues, including the Ionising Radiation Regulations

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety
• Counselling skills.
• Time management skills.
• Audit

About the employer

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple: