Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join our interventional nursing team in the DSA Suite at DBTH. Are you an experienced nurse with strong leadership potential? Would you like to be part of a small, dynamic, friendly and supportive team?
We welcome applications from ambitious interventional radiology or cardiology catheter lab nurses with significant experience in these specialisms. Working alongside our nurses, interventional radiology and cardiology consultants, radiographers and clinical support team, you will have opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills. You will join our small team of nurses with the opportunity to supervise and support junior staff as well as developing your own management and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the interventional nursing team you will need to complete any necessary training for extended/advanced clinical skills and ensure the implementation of safe working practices in accordance with the Trust policy, reporting discrepancies using the Adverse Incident reporting system DATIX, ensuring the Lead Nurse is informed in a timely manner.
You will be expected to take charge of the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse/Sister including managing staff sickness/absence and ensuring safe staffing at all times.
You will be expected to complete and maintain competency of the necessary Clinical Skills Training Packages relevant to the role as agreed by your Line Manager (e.g. Hysterosalpingograms/Vascular Sheath Removal/PICC Line Insertion.) You should at all times act as a role model in demonstrating advanced clinical competence and knowledge in all aspects of Interventional Radiology practice. You will support the nurse-led service in response to clinician referrals for patient's requiring the insertion of complex IV access (PICC line/Midline/Hickman line).
You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be forward thinking and have a flexible approach. You should be committed and keen to drive forward high standards of nursing care, invest in the development of the team, improving the patient experience and be able to facilitate exceptional care that is safe and delivered with compassion.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Nurse/RGN with current NMC registration
- Able to demonstrate professional development post registration
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of post graduate studies in nursing/healthcare
- Competent in clinical skills i.e. IV drug administration, venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, ECG
- Competent in advance practice skills i.e. PICC/midline insertion
- Assessor/mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior staff nurse level and evidence of ward / department management experience
- Extensive experience as a Registered nurse in an acute hospital environment
- Proven experience in an interventional radiology or cardiology catheter lab environment or other comparable acute setting. Expert knowledge about procedures and specialist equipment, along with the skills required to work in Interventional Radiology/cardiology
- Extended role clinical skills/competencies relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6
- Evidence of personal development i.e. Link nurse role, area of special interest.
- Evidence of research based practice
- Evidence of involvement in audit
Personal attributes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues/staff at all levels both verbally and via written documentation
- Act as a positive role model to others by means of good attendance, punctuality and smart appearance.
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required, and a commitment to being part of an out of hours on call rota.
- Precise and methodical in working practice, demonstrate ability to lead, support and supervise junior colleagues.
- Ability to delegate appropriately and safely. Ability to manage conflicting demands and to prioritise effectively.
- Ability to support and advocate for clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties).
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting staff through mechanisms such as preceptorship, clinical supervision, appraisals.
- Staff / roster management experience.
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development and leading improvements in care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Nurse/RGN with current NMC registration
- Able to demonstrate professional development post registration
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of post graduate studies in nursing/healthcare
- Competent in clinical skills i.e. IV drug administration, venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, ECG
- Competent in advance practice skills i.e. PICC/midline insertion
- Assessor/mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior staff nurse level and evidence of ward / department management experience
- Extensive experience as a Registered nurse in an acute hospital environment
- Proven experience in an interventional radiology or cardiology catheter lab environment or other comparable acute setting. Expert knowledge about procedures and specialist equipment, along with the skills required to work in Interventional Radiology/cardiology
- Extended role clinical skills/competencies relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6
- Evidence of personal development i.e. Link nurse role, area of special interest.
- Evidence of research based practice
- Evidence of involvement in audit
Personal attributes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues/staff at all levels both verbally and via written documentation
- Act as a positive role model to others by means of good attendance, punctuality and smart appearance.
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required, and a commitment to being part of an out of hours on call rota.
- Precise and methodical in working practice, demonstrate ability to lead, support and supervise junior colleagues.
- Ability to delegate appropriately and safely. Ability to manage conflicting demands and to prioritise effectively.
- Ability to support and advocate for clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties).
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting staff through mechanisms such as preceptorship, clinical supervision, appraisals.
- Staff / roster management experience.
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development and leading improvements in care.
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).
