Job summary
Radiology is an ever-expanding department, including a wide variety of modalities such as CT, MRI and Ultrasound. In the autumn of 2020, we also opened the new Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR). A wide range of Vascular and Non-vascular interventional procedures are currently performed at the NNUH, and the ambition is to expand these services to be at the cutting edge of IR developments. Radiology also provides a Vascular Access Team - which is a bed side PICC and Mid-line service.
We are looking for a Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner to join our established Radiology team, to work on a rotational basis across all areas of Radiology: CT/MRI, Ultra-Sound, Interventional Radiology and the Vascular Access Team.
Under the direction of the registered practitioners (this refers to qualified registered nurses, ODPs and Radiographers) to provide high quality care, safe and compassionate for patients attending the Radiology department and the vascular access team for varying procedures and examinations within a multi-disciplinary framework. Consistently demonstrating NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Main duties of the job
Vascular Access:
The Vascular Access Team provides a vascular access service to the entire Trust. We insert PICCs and Midlines across all areas, in both inpatients and outpatients. Where possible, lines are inserted at the patient's bedside using Sherlock 3CG technology. We also respond to problems with lines, e.g. blockages and migration issues and offer advice and support to ward staff.
Interventional Radiology:
Interventional Radiology is a highly advanced and rapidly expanding field of modern medicine. Through the use of state-of-the-art real time imaging equipment, we are able to perform a wide variety of treatments using minimally-invasive techniques. Procedures range from non-cardiac angioplasty and stenting to the insertion of central access lines, feeding tubes, drains and even the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, targeted chemotherapy treatments and controlling internal bleeding. The patients we treat are referred to us from multiple medical specialties including vascular surgery, oncology, gastroenterology, and urology.
Main Radiology:
The radiology department offers services which comprise of plain film x ray, ultrasound and CT and MRI scans for both inpatients and outpatients. We offer a wide range of procedures both diagnostic and therapeutic, ensuring our patients have the best possible care during their journey through our department.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately and responsibly carry out instructions of the registered members of the multi-disciplinary Radiology nursing team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To report to qualified staff any patient that gives cause for concern and any observed changes in a patients clinical condition.
- To report all care that has been given to patients within the multi-disciplinary team and document accurately whilst maintaining confidentiality
- To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies/procedures/guidelines when undertaking any activities.
- To make patients welcome to the clinical area and undertake observations and post procedural care under the minimal supervision of the registered practitioner.
- Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care.
- Understand and attend to the biopsychosocial needs of the patient, relatives, and carers.
- Undertake monitoring of observations ensuring documentation is accurate, legible.
- Adhere to Trust infection control procedure demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
- Support and continue care initiated by transferring wards.
- Deliver and review care within the clinical area with minimal supervision of a registered practitioner following Trust Guidelines.
- To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered practitioner
- To support and care for the patients pre, peri and post procedure when appropriate with minimal supervision of a registered practitioner.
- Respond appropriately in the event of an emergency; accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the multi-disciplinary team.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately and responsibly carry out instructions of the registered members of the multi-disciplinary Radiology nursing team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To report to qualified staff any patient that gives cause for concern and any observed changes in a patients clinical condition.
- To report all care that has been given to patients within the multi-disciplinary team and document accurately whilst maintaining confidentiality
- To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies/procedures/guidelines when undertaking any activities.
- To make patients welcome to the clinical area and undertake observations and post procedural care under the minimal supervision of the registered practitioner.
- Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care.
- Understand and attend to the biopsychosocial needs of the patient, relatives, and carers.
- Undertake monitoring of observations ensuring documentation is accurate, legible.
- Adhere to Trust infection control procedure demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
- Support and continue care initiated by transferring wards.
- Deliver and review care within the clinical area with minimal supervision of a registered practitioner following Trust Guidelines.
- To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered practitioner
- To support and care for the patients pre, peri and post procedure when appropriate with minimal supervision of a registered practitioner.
- Respond appropriately in the event of an emergency; accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the multi-disciplinary team.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Associate Nurse - on NMC register OR Assistant Practitioner- Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science)/BTEC in Health Studies and competency based learning programme
- Continuous CPD and update of professional portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an acute healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Associate Nurse - on NMC register OR Assistant Practitioner- Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science)/BTEC in Health Studies and competency based learning programme
- Continuous CPD and update of professional portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an acute healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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
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).
