Imaging Nurse Specialist in CT

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to progress their career within a fast paced and dynamic CT service at UHNM.

The CT scanning department currently has six state of the art CT scanners providing support to a wide range of referrers, including the level 1 Major Trauma centre, Vascular and Neuro intervention, Musculo skeletal, Oncology services and screening programmes. Three further CT scanners will be installed and operational by June 2023 due to increase in demand for CT scanning services and UHNM's direct involvement in the delivery of the Targeted Lung Health Check Screening Programme.

Being part of the University Hospital of North Midlands brings with it excellent career development opportunities. This post offers exposure to a wide range of CT interventional and nursing procedures, such as CT guided biopsies, CT drains and more within the CT service. Current focus includes management of waiting lists and achievement of all local and national targets with CT interventional cases having an important role in this.

The CT service are looking for an outstanding individual with an evidenced profile of nursing experience comprising of self-directed workload management, use of own initiative, ability to suggest and implement new ways of working.

Main duties of the job

This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to develop their knowledge and skills within the CT service and Imaging Directorate. The post holder will support the CT service delivery, patient care (pre and post procedure) and patient management, liaising with external stakeholders ensuring complete patient preparation and organisation of patient attendance to ensure the best use of time and resource.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for someone already in a nursing role who wishes to further pursue their career path within a fast paced and dynamic CT environment.

Organisational and communication skills are fundamental along with the ability to forge and maintain relationships. Focusing on critical issues, quickly identifying solutions and multi-tasking are essential to the role.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

CT, Imaging Department, Royal Stoke Hospital, University Hospital North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 3QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

CT, Imaging Department, Royal Stoke Hospital, University Hospital North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 3QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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