Radiology IR nurse- Band 6
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Luton and Dunstable Interventional Radiology team are looking for Band 6 Nurses to care for patients undergoing IR procedures, working up to co-ordinating our small team during shifts (3/4 days a week- see post details)
We are a small friendly team dedicated to excellent patient care and experience.
Successful applicants will have excellent patient assessment and patient observation skills and be keen to develop into a team leader when enough experience is gained
Applicants must have extensive experience in an acute hospital setting, Experience of radiology or theatre Nursing is preferred but not essential as training can be provided
The post holder will work as part of a small team within a large department so excellent interpersonal skills are a must
Main duties of the job
Assess patients for interventional radiology procedures using pre assessment criteria, provide patients with information about heir procedure
Care for patients undergoing procedures, actively supporting them, monitoring observations, administering medications, insert and remove cannula, monitor CBG
Care for patients & monitor them post procedure, recovering them, transferring to recovery/wards
Assist with the preparation of sterile fields and specialist equipment, Scrub Nursing, circulating nurse during procedures
To wear PPE (lead aprons) during fluoroscopy cases
To safely administer sedation after receiving sedation training
To liaise with Radiologists about procedures, make bookings, liaise with bed managers, specialist Nurses and wider team to facilitate smooth procedures
Act as a practice assessor for Nursing students, support students from the MDT, co-ordinate student placements
To work independently to organise, co-ordinate and prioritise own daily workload, to act as Nurse in charge for shifts once experienced
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Date posted
17 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
418-DTO7317-SJ
Job locations
Luton
Lewsey road, Luton
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton
Lewsey road, Luton
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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