Job summary
The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity becoming a member of the expanding interventional radiology team within the brand new Kent Interventional Radiology Centre being built at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, presenting the exciting opportunity of being part of the establishment of a Centre of Excellence, working within a state-of-the-art innovation and education centre.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the Kent Interventional Radiology team across East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be responsible as a member of the team for the maintenance of a high standard of patient care, working with the team to ensure that IR theatres and day care unit are utilised efficiently and effectively.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has producedCOVID-19 vaccine communication materials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have a CSST in Radiology, or should be within 6 months of achieving this, so as to be Specialist Registered. Whilst we prefer applications for substantive appointments we are happy to consider fixed term NHS contracts.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have a CSST in Radiology, or should be within 6 months of achieving this, so as to be Specialist Registered. Whilst we prefer applications for substantive appointments we are happy to consider fixed term NHS contracts.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute hospital environment; Delivery of evidence-based practice; Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty; Evidence of facilitating learning in practice; Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused approach; Basic IT skills; Well-developed verbal and written communication skills; Ability to develop working relationships with others; Time management and personal organisation skills; Calm under pressure, Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively; Good interpersonal skills; The ability to converse at ease with service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic knowledge of theatre practices
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP; Equivalent to Degree Level or working towards degree or equivalent; Evidence of on-going personal and professional development related to role; Completion of/willingness to complete Preceptorship Programme
Desirable
- Completion of Preceptorship
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values; Current understanding or key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally; Upholds and models the Trust Values
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute hospital environment; Delivery of evidence-based practice; Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty; Evidence of facilitating learning in practice; Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused approach; Basic IT skills; Well-developed verbal and written communication skills; Ability to develop working relationships with others; Time management and personal organisation skills; Calm under pressure, Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively; Good interpersonal skills; The ability to converse at ease with service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic knowledge of theatre practices
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP; Equivalent to Degree Level or working towards degree or equivalent; Evidence of on-going personal and professional development related to role; Completion of/willingness to complete Preceptorship Programme
Desirable
- Completion of Preceptorship
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values; Current understanding or key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally; Upholds and models the Trust Values
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).
