Job summary
We are currently in the process of expanding the Interventional Radiology Suite and we have an exciting opportunity for an Interventional Radiology Nurse or ODP to join our team.
The main role is to administer sedation and to monitor patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures and to support patients before and after their procedure. You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team of Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers and support staff to deliver high standards of care within the IR Service.
The role is required Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm to support the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and strive for opportunities for improvement. You will positively affect the experience of patients and carers by providing a high standard of clinical care; we are also looking for an organised individual with excellent communication skills and a positive approach to change. Whether you have specific I.R. experience or not, full support and training will be provided.
The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills and you will be fully supported to advance your knowledge and develop your clinical competencies in the following areas:
- Surgical scrub technique, assisting with Interventional procedures,
- Administering conscious sedation
- Post procedure recovery care
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement and monitor systems and processes to ensure that patient needs are comprehensively assessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented, and evaluated according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity.
- Implement change and best practice in terms of patient flow, by proactive management of interventional radiology sessions ensuring agreed timescales / utilisation is met in accordance with the session schedule.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met, especially in relation to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements.
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
- Ensure that the clinical environment is correctly and safely prepared, that the appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, and that relevant materials and equipment needed for clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including the clearing away and restoring equipment / environment afterwards.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, ensuring that others do so.
- Collect, collate, and report information, ensuring that patient records / computer systems / documentation are accurate, complete, and legible, and can be retrieved promptly.
- Participate in the Surgical / Anaesthetic on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement and monitor systems and processes to ensure that patient needs are comprehensively assessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented, and evaluated according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity.
- Implement change and best practice in terms of patient flow, by proactive management of interventional radiology sessions ensuring agreed timescales / utilisation is met in accordance with the session schedule.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met, especially in relation to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements.
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
- Ensure that the clinical environment is correctly and safely prepared, that the appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, and that relevant materials and equipment needed for clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including the clearing away and restoring equipment / environment afterwards.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, ensuring that others do so.
- Collect, collate, and report information, ensuring that patient records / computer systems / documentation are accurate, complete, and legible, and can be retrieved promptly.
- Participate in the Surgical / Anaesthetic on-call rota.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a theatre enviroment
Qualification
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a theatre enviroment
Qualification
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
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).
