Interventional Radiology Nurse

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Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Interventional Radiology team at Derriford Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills within a highly advanced and expanding service that provides diagnostic, therapeutic and minimally invasive interventional procedures. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients undergoing a wide range of vascular, neurovascular, biliary, gastrointestinal and image-guided interventions.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the peri-procedural journey, supporting patients before, during and after their procedures. Working alongside Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and Nursing colleagues, you will undertake roles including scrub practitioner, circulating practitioner and pre-procedure nurse.

We are looking for an adaptable and compassionate professional with experience in caring for acutely unwell patients and a commitment to clinical excellence. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development within a specialist area, including participation in an on-call service supporting emergency and major trauma procedures.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

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Deliver safe and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care throughout the peri-procedural pathway.
Act as a scrub practitioner, circulating practitioner or pre-procedure nurse across a variety of interventions.
Monitor and support patients during invasive and sedated procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and record keeping.
Prepare patients for procedures, providing clear explanations and emotional support.
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
Maintain patient dignity, privacy and advocacy at all times.
Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical audit, infection prevention and risk management initiatives.
Support the education, supervision and development of students, learners and junior staff members.
Contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the department and take charge of clinical areas when required.
To participate in and provide support for two separate Interventional Radiology on-call services, following completion of the required training and competency assessments.
Maintain and develop specialist knowledge and skills in line with emerging interventional radiology techniques and service developments.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care within the Interventional Radiology service, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout diagnostic, therapeutic and image-guided procedures.

Working under the direction of the Radiology Nursing Team Leader and Senior Sister, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of specialist interventional radiology services, including vascular, neurovascular, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal and CT/ultrasound-guided procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
Prepare, support and monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
Undertake the roles of scrub practitioner, circulating practitioner and pre-procedure nurse as required.
Monitor patients receiving sedation and provide ongoing clinical observations throughout procedures.
Act as the patient's advocate, ensuring informed consent, privacy and dignity are maintained.
Accurately document clinical information and maintain records in accordance with Trust and NMC standards.
Participate in health promotion and patient education activities.

Service Delivery

Assist in the organisation and preparation of procedure rooms and clinical areas.
Support the smooth and efficient running of the Interventional Radiology service.
Ensure equipment, consumables and medicines are appropriately maintained, stored and available.
Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives.
Support the delivery of a responsive emergency and trauma service through participation in the on-call rota.

Leadership and Management

Provide support, supervision and guidance to junior staff, students and learners.
Act as a role model, promoting professional standards and best practice.
Contribute to staff development, mentorship and competency assessment.
Deputise for the Team Leader/Sister when required and assist in coordinating clinical activity and resources.
Support the management of incidents, complaints, risks and safety concerns in line with Trust policies.

Communication and Team Working

Develop effective working relationships with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Communicate complex clinical information clearly and sensitively.
Promote collaborative working across Radiology, theatres, wards, critical care, emergency services and specialist clinical teams.
Participate in departmental meetings, education sessions and service improvement initiatives.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain active NMC registration and professional accountability.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Comply with Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding requirements, infection prevention measures and health and safety legislation.
Uphold the Trust values and contribute positively to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This role requires flexibility to work across the Interventional Radiology service, including participation in on-call, weekend, night and late duty rotas to support the delivery of a 24-hour emergency service.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.

If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.

We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.

Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.

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