Radiology Nurse
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Kettering General Hospital, to join the Interventional Radiology Nursing team.
We would welcome applicants with nursing experience, however full training will be given, so experience is not essential. A preceptorship period allows staff to build confidence and skills and allows for staff to become competent at handling both the equipment and procedures that we carry out.
Working as part of a caring and passionate nursing team you will responsibly deliver planned, direct patient care to a high standard in accordance with the Trust's care values. Leading by example you will promote the safeguarding, wellbeing and interests of all patients and their families whilst taking personal responsibility for ensuring the needs of patients are achieved.
We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who shares our goal. We support a number of services in Radiology including but not limited to Ultrasound, CT, X-ray, MRI and Interventional Radiology Procedures.
Main duties of the job
To coordinate, manage and participate in the nursing activities within the Imaging Department, be a part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients obtain the best possible care when in the imaging department.
§ To contribute to the day to day running of the service as appropriate working alongside Radiographic and Consultant staff.
§ To undertake nursing duties to support interventional procedures in all areas of the department.
§ To act as patient advocate and chaperone where required across all modalities.
§ To provide the highest quality nursing service to patients and their relatives during their Imaging Department visits by using clinical experience and enhanced skills.
§ To play a key role in assisting in the development of the nursing strategy and be responsible for facilitating evidence-based practice across Radiology.
§ The post holder will be required to wear Radiation protective clothing (Lead apron) when working in the Interventional suite and in other areas in the imaging department as per IR(ME)R Regulations.
§ The post holder will assist, when necessary, in the transport of patients within the radiology department and able to operate manual handling equipment.
§ To use the departmental Radiology information system to register patients.
§ At all times to adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct 2002 (NMC).
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care required by patients when attending the imaging department for interventional procedure as an autonomous practitioner in conjunction with other nursing and specialist staff and with the co-operation of the patient and their relatives/carers, using effective communication skills.
To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary patient care team and with other wards/departments within the hospital during the patient's journey.
To be responsible for the implementation for the on-going evaluation of the effectiveness of the planned care and ensure that accurate and meaningful nursing records are maintained (NMC Guidelines 2002).
To liaise with Specialist Nurses/Advanced Practitioners/Professionals Allied with Medicine in utilising current evidence available.
To always act in accordance with the NMC Codes of Conduct and Practice.
To provide daily nursing advice and support to the Imaging department, assisting the radiologists and radiographers with a wide range of special procedures.
To provide clinical expertise and knowledge and disseminate such nursing knowledge to the Imaging and nursing team Trust wide. This will include the instruction of other members of staff such as Health Care Assistants, Radiographic Assistants and Radiographers in nursing procedures.
To provide nursing care and clinical advice to patients during special procedures in Imaging and for other patients in the department when necessary. This will include the preparation for and assisting in sterile procedures undertaken within the Imaging Department, observing the highest standards of aseptic technique.
To act as first assistant to the radiologist, anticipating the requirements of the radiologist during interventional procedures, and preparation of specialist equipment.
To provide emergency nursing care to patients within the Imaging Department.
To be able to perform intravenous canulation ,administer sedation and able to monitor patients during Interventional procedures.
To contribute to the development of nursing competencies by initiating and developing new ideas and methods of nursing care in conjunction with senior staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
To participate (when / if required) in an out-of hours rota to provide nursing services within the Imaging Department for emergency procedures.
To assist in the control and use of drugs, Imaging contrast media, and other nursing consumables, by monitoring and maintaining stock levels.
To monitor consumable stock levels within the Imaging Department, informing the lead Radiographer or lead nurse when re-ordering is required.
To act in accordance with KGH NHS Trust Policy detailing ordering, storage, preparation and administration of medicines, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
To ensure that non-radiographic medical equipment is in good working order and used correctly.
To follow nursing protocol for Imaging procedures, ensuring physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs are met, including communicating sensitive information within the Imaging team and the multidisciplinary clinical teams Trust wide.
To maintain own knowledge ,competence and skill level through regular clinical supervision, appraisal, personal development ,mandatory training and training programmes.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NMC Registration
Experience
Essential criteria- Radiology Experience
- NHS work experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of working in/training in an NHS hospital
- Previous nursing experience
- Dealing with ill/anxious patients
- Prioritising own work and delegate tasks appropriately
- Adaptable to changing work environments
- Knowledge and understand of the IR(ME)R 2000 and how to implement them
- Awareness of clinical audit
- Ability to work as part of a small team
- Experience in performing sterile procedures
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16.New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced.Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.