Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, independent, flexible and committed nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within the growing speciality of Interventional Radiology
This is an exciting opportunity to specialise in a patient focused, technically advanced field; where the multidisciplinary team encourage role extension and offer many opportunities for career development.
This is a specialised area of nursing so previous experience working in Interventional Radiology or Theatres is required. You will participate in the on-call service following your induction period.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to deliver and role-model safe, high quality nursing care within the department, acting as nurse in charge as appropriate. The role will involve preparation of patients prior to procedures via pre assessment clinics, admission assessments on the day and provision of nursing care during and post procedure in recovery, including scrub and runner within the interventional suites.
The post holder will also be able to assess patients for and deliver nurse-led sedation. They will act as a mentor to students and junior staff and undertake managerial duties where appropriate.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service includes 2 interventional theatres, interventional ultrasound, interventional MRI and CT which are fully utilised Monday - Friday.
Our current shifts are 08-18 or 09-19 when working in recovery. You will undertake 1 weekday on-call per week and 1 weekend on-call per 4 week rota (at most) and we have 2 RNs on-call each time.
An informal visit is highly recommended.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alice Agra, Imaging Sister on 07931 249477
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexibleworking for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service includes 2 interventional theatres, interventional ultrasound, interventional MRI and CT which are fully utilised Monday - Friday.
Our current shifts are 08-18 or 09-19 when working in recovery. You will undertake 1 weekday on-call per week and 1 weekend on-call per 4 week rota (at most) and we have 2 RNs on-call each time.
An informal visit is highly recommended.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alice Agra, Imaging Sister on 07931 249477
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexibleworking for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
1. Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- b. Teaching course
Desirable
- c. Qqualification in relevant specialty
2. Experience
Essential
- a. Demonstrable experience of interventional procedures
- b. Demonstrable experience in Interventional Radiology or theatres
3. Communication
Essential
- a. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
4. Personal And People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- c. Reflective in Practice
- d. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
5. Quality
Essential
- a. Demonstrates understanding of principles of governance and experience of being part of quality improvement projects
6. Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
7. People management
Essential
- a. Able to take charge of the department in absence of senior staff
8. Specific requirements
Essential
- a. Cannulation and venopuncture
Person Specification
1. Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- b. Teaching course
Desirable
- c. Qqualification in relevant specialty
2. Experience
Essential
- a. Demonstrable experience of interventional procedures
- b. Demonstrable experience in Interventional Radiology or theatres
3. Communication
Essential
- a. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
4. Personal And People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- c. Reflective in Practice
- d. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
5. Quality
Essential
- a. Demonstrates understanding of principles of governance and experience of being part of quality improvement projects
6. Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
7. People management
Essential
- a. Able to take charge of the department in absence of senior staff
8. Specific requirements
Essential
- a. Cannulation and venopuncture
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).
