Staff Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Staff Nurse - Interventional Radiology - Band 6
Fixed term/Secondment until (1 year until July 2027)
Due to maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced senior nurse to join our dynamic, forward thinking and dedicated service for a fixed maternity cover. The post holder deputises for the Senior Nurse, ensuring the effective running of the department in his/her absence.Working closely with the Senior Nurse and the Associate Director of Nursing, the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care to meet patient needs according to the standard agreed in the Performance Management Framework and the Nursing Strategy.
The post holder is responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, facilitating practice development within the clinical area. The post holder will also be involved in developing services related to area of practice such as nurse led sedation services, IV access and out of hours’ service provision.
To provide and maintain the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care within the Interventional radiology department and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
To assist in the delivery of patient care, pre, peri-op and post procedure of diagnostics and/or interventional procedures.
*Monday – Friday working hours**
**Great work-life balance**
**Learn and develop new clinical skills**
Main duties of the job- To ensure that the care delivered to patients is a result of individual assessment of their need using an appropriate assessment framework and actively seek consent in the delivery of such care.
- Collaborating with the Senior Sister and ADN, develop care pathways, clinical practice guidelines and protocols in line with National Service Frameworks, Department of Health guidance and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence to facilitate delivery of care which is best practice.
- To actively encourage application of Essence of Care (DOH 2001) benchmarks to daily practice and in the delivery of care to patients.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise by regularly practicing alongside the nursing team delivering hands on care, using highly developed physical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- To encourage creative, innovative practice that positively impacts on patient care.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of participating in CPD
- Mentorship experience
- Radiology Course or Equivalent
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria- Demonstrates and understanding of clinical emergencies, prioritisation and decision making
- Demonstrates knowledge of Interventional Radiological Procedures and Radiation Protection
- Demonstrates awareness of the principles of infection control and aseptic technique
- Good understanding of anatomy
- Knowledge of Peripheral Vascular disease
Experience
Essential criteria- Radiology nursing experience Or Minimum of 12 months recent, continuous experience of nursing care in an acute setting post registration
- Experience in supervision of junior staff/others
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Good written communication skills and organisational skills
- Punctuality and flexible approach to meet the needs of the department
- Cannulation and Phlebotomy Certification
- IV Drug Administration Certification
- Management skills
- Willing to learn