Job summary
Are you ready for a change in your nursing or ODP career? Do you want to be part of a constantly evolving speciality whilst maintaining your patient care skills? Does the idea of being involved in procedures that save lives and improve quality of life on a daily basis appeal to you? If so this post in interventional radiology may be for you!
No two days are the same in interventional radiology and the role is extremely varied. In the morning you might scrub in to assist with a lifesaving stroke thrombectomy, and then by the afternoon you could be administering conscious sedation and holding the hand of a patient undergoing a targeted chemotherapy treatment. The nursing team covers interventions happening in ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI as well as our two dedicated IR rooms.
Team work, flexibility and enthusiasm for delivering the best for our patients is a must. Our planned days work can change in a second if we receive an emergency patient, so the ability to adapt is critical. We receive referrals from just about every other speciality in the hospital so we come into contact with a wide variety of patients with a diverse range of needs.
'Relocation package may be available'.
Main duties of the job
- Acting as a scrub practitioner to assist with IR procedures
- Circulating in IR rooms and US and CT to assist with interventions
-Attending MRI and nuclear medicine when a registered nurse is required to supervise studies
- Administering procedural sedation to patients when required (training will be provided)
- Nursing care and reassurance to patients attending to IR procedures
- Assessing patients pre procedure to ensure fitness and suitability for their IR procedures
- Reporting and documenting relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals within the MDT.
- To join the IR oncall rota after a period of supervision/training
Our core hours of work are currently seven days a week, 8am-8pm. Due to the life and limb saving nature of some of our procedures we operate an on call rota outside these hours. It is required to join this rota after an induction and training period and an ability to wear our PPE (lead aprons) during procedures and sometime for 3-4 hours at a time is a must. No experience is necessary - just an enthusiasm to learn - we will train you on the rest!
About us
Interventional Radiology is a positive and progressive environment consisting of a multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, ODPs, Radiographers and Doctors. No two days are the same in and we treat a wide variety of patients from all specialities across the hospital, including inpatients, outpatients and day cases
We have a supportive team of Band 6 nurses who each have a designated team they are responsible for. In line with the Trusts People Plan we have daily huddles where all staff members are encouraged to speak up, and regular improvement huddles where any member of the team can suggest a new idea and this is discuss and taken forward.
We have an exciting period of change and growth coming up a new IR room and department reconfiguration currently ongoing. A new IR day case unit is include as part of Derriford's future hospital plans - so there will be opportunities to diversify the nurse and ODP role even further and to influence how the unit is set up and run in the future.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
The Imaging Department performs a large number of imaging investigations and interventions per annum in a variety of clinical settings such as interventional radiology, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear medicine and MRI
An increasing amount of these are complex procedures being performed on patients from all areas of the Trust and can be acutely unwell, therefore a highly skilled nursing workforce is required
- The nursing team participate in an on call rota, training is provided prior to going onto this rota. This means the nursing team can be contacted out of hours by the radiologist to assist in any emergency procedures as part of Major Trauma Centre
- Regularly assumes responsibility for the area on a day-to-day basis, utilising knowledge of Trust standards, policies and procedures
- To provide leadership and act as role model for other staff members
- Contributes to the management of risk, both clinical and financial
- Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period
- Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team
- Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
The Imaging Department performs a large number of imaging investigations and interventions per annum in a variety of clinical settings such as interventional radiology, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear medicine and MRI
An increasing amount of these are complex procedures being performed on patients from all areas of the Trust and can be acutely unwell, therefore a highly skilled nursing workforce is required
- The nursing team participate in an on call rota, training is provided prior to going onto this rota. This means the nursing team can be contacted out of hours by the radiologist to assist in any emergency procedures as part of Major Trauma Centre
- Regularly assumes responsibility for the area on a day-to-day basis, utilising knowledge of Trust standards, policies and procedures
- To provide leadership and act as role model for other staff members
- Contributes to the management of risk, both clinical and financial
- Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period
- Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team
- Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in managing acutely ill patients and gain appropriate first line and second line support
- Demonstrable experience of perioperative care
- Full understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Competent in clinical skills such as scrub techniques, ANTT, male and female catheterisation, cannulation.
- Intermediate Life Support skills
- Relevant demonstrable experience in related area eg interventional radiology, vascular theatres, endoscopy, imaging
- Completed a preceptorship programme
- Proven ability to administer oral and IV medication
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner with ability to administer IV drugs or willingness to undertake training and be assessed as competent within 8 week timeframe) or willing to complete preceptorship program
- Diploma / degree qualification in a healthcare related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Practice supervisor or assessor qualification or equivalent
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to undertake tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions.
- Able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situation and environments
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively with other members of staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership abilities
- Ability to support change within the work area and organisation
Disposition/Attitude/Motivation
Essential
- Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
- Awareness and understanding of current health issues
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations
- Want to do things better, to improve to be more effective and efficient
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to do all aspects of the clinical nursing role, to include manual handling of patients
- Able to wear radiation protective clothing including lead aprons for extended periods
- Able to undertake on call evenings and weekend duty commitments
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in managing acutely ill patients and gain appropriate first line and second line support
- Demonstrable experience of perioperative care
- Full understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Competent in clinical skills such as scrub techniques, ANTT, male and female catheterisation, cannulation.
- Intermediate Life Support skills
- Relevant demonstrable experience in related area eg interventional radiology, vascular theatres, endoscopy, imaging
- Completed a preceptorship programme
- Proven ability to administer oral and IV medication
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner with ability to administer IV drugs or willingness to undertake training and be assessed as competent within 8 week timeframe) or willing to complete preceptorship program
- Diploma / degree qualification in a healthcare related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Practice supervisor or assessor qualification or equivalent
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to undertake tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions.
- Able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situation and environments
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively with other members of staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership abilities
- Ability to support change within the work area and organisation
Disposition/Attitude/Motivation
Essential
- Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
- Awareness and understanding of current health issues
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations
- Want to do things better, to improve to be more effective and efficient
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to do all aspects of the clinical nursing role, to include manual handling of patients
- Able to wear radiation protective clothing including lead aprons for extended periods
- Able to undertake on call evenings and weekend duty commitments
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
