About this role
Job summary
An excellent development opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Lead Nurse/ODP to join the Radiology Department. This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00.The Radiology Department at The Christie is a busy and forward-thinking service undertaking a wide range of examinations, scans and interventional procedures. Our service delivery includes fluoroscopic-guided procedures such as vascular interventions, stenting, gastrostomy insertion, biopsies and drainages.The department consists of:2 fluoroscopy/interventional rooms and an interventional ultrasound room within the Integrated Procedure Unit2 general X-ray rooms, 1 ultrasound room, 3 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners within main RadiologyOur interventional service is part of the Integrated Procedure Unit, with dedicated facilities including a general fluoroscopy room, vascular room and interventional ultrasound. The service continues to expand, with ongoing introduction of innovative procedures and technologies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for the overall provision of excellent care within Radiology and will act as an effective role model, leading, coordinating and supporting staff as detailed in the Job description.In addition to delivering clinical duties (scrub, circulating and recovery roles), you will coordinate patients' pre-, peri- and post-procedure care.You will also provide managerial support, contribute to service development and play a key role in leading high-quality patient services within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. Prior knowledge of radiological or surgical techniques and experience of working in radiology or operation theatres would be a distinct advantage.
About us
We are a friendly team of Radiology Registered Nurses, Enhanced Nurse Practitioners, Assistant practitioner and a Health Care Assistant. We respect each other and celebrate our diversity within the team and are committed to support staff development, innovation and continuous improvement, and the successful candidate will contribute to advancing the service in line with Trust and national priorities.The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
Leadership and Communication:
Act as an exemplary role model at all times line with the codes of conduct set out by the Trust and relevant professional bodies.
Provides management and leadership support for the department including; production of off duty and allocations, sickness management, and annual leave management.
Lead departmental meetings, to ensure an awareness of developments within the area of practice, and directorate/Trust objectives.
Maintain an effective communication network; written, verbal and electronic, informing senior staff of all matters outside your role/sphere of competence, cascading information to more junior staff.
Liaise with other service providers to support the efficiency of the unit/area.
Establish positive communications and relationships with the public.
Ensure that important information relating to the patients physical condition or which would affect the nursing care is related to the appropriate personnel.
Ensure that effective handover systems are in place to promote positive communication, including safety huddles.
Lead in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audit of quality indicators, and devising action plans to address any deficits identified.
Complete documentation on untoward incidents, produce reports as requested by line managers.
Undertake and participate in DCIQ investigations, ensuring that action plans are formed and monitored.
Feedback to the team findings from Executive Review Groups and complete any given actions.
Assist the Matron in determining the appropriate skill mix for manpower, considering changes in clinical practice, to ensure maximum utilisation of funded establishment.
Develop and enhance relationships within other areas of the Division/Trust/Outside Providers/CCG
Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support.
Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
Patient Care:
Develop the departmental philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented and to lead on the development of Radiology nursing / ODP practice.
Demonstrate specialist advanced clinical skills in all aspects of Radiology care.
Provide clinical support and advice to Nursing and Medical staff on an individual or group basis.
To assess the effectiveness of current practices within the department and introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care.
Monitor and develop the radiology nurse /ODP practitioner schedule particularly in respect to skill mix to provide safe effective staffing levels.
Communicate information to patients/carers/relatives regarding treatment plans and care decisions.
To provide expert guidance and supervision aiding problem solving and clinical decision making both within and outside the trust.
Communicating, influencing and working with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent care and informed clinical decisions.
Ensuring that accurate and timely radiology records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking corrective action as appropriate.
To continually review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the IPU Matron and Radiology Manager of any problems that may arise.
To be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints and when they do occur to investigate and respond in accordance with The Christie NHS FT.
To lead and motivate the team by giving clear direction and setting achievable objectives.
Have expert knowledge and be able to advise and support nursing/ ODP staff within trust & externally regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care, promoting the highest standard of care
Represent the department at the Band 7 forum.
To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects.
Keep abreast of issues influencing the Trust both internally and externally and ensure senior colleagues and the team have a good understanding of the same.
Participate in policy writing for the unit and Trust.
Be fully aware of the divisional objectives and the Trusts corporate plan
Deliver excellent standards of clinical practice to all patients and support colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience.
Act as patients advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of radiology nursing care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to.
Using evidence-based practice, assess patients' physical, psychological and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate nursing care involving patients and carers, as appropriate.
Undertakes and records full initial assessment at earliest opportunity.
Performs radiology patient care and enhanced clinical skills to a high-quality standard.
Has achieved and maintained core and specific competencies.
Monitor patients condition and report observations to relevant health professionals, carrying out nursing interventions as needed.
Is responsible for safe and timely administration and storage of oral and IV medications on the unit.
Keep patients and carers informed, when appropriate, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Report any equipment faults appropriately.
Collaborate with other service providers in ensuring the highest possible standards of cleanliness and nutrition are achieved.
Supports staff to work towards criteria discharge planning.
Have expert knowledge and be able to advise and support nursing staff within trust & externally regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care.
Planning and Organisation:
Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working.
Ensure effective staff rostering at all times, when there are gaps in provision ensure timely escalation in line with the trusts rostering policy.
Allocate duties to staff in accordance with their individual levels of competence.
Ensure that IPU radiology nursing / ODP team has appropriate representation at specific forums, i.e. band 7 forum, link nurses forums and that information is effectively fed back through the department.
Workforce:
Lead and co-ordinate staff development and performance and act as a preceptor for new staff.
Undertake return to work interviews in line with trust policy and ensure staffs are supported with sickness and absence. In addition, ensure staff are escalated through the appropriate stages as part of sickness and absence management.
Undertake appraisals of staff, development of Personal Development Plans, objective setting and evaluation.
Complete all mandatory training and reviews as local policy.
Continually develop own knowledge and skills by keeping up to date with training and education and evaluating and reflecting on practice.
Monitor staff progress and when necessary, lead a process of capability assessment in conjunction with HR.
Contribute to the development of the service and ensure work collaboratively and effectively and possess the relevant clinical skills and knowledge.
Act as Mentor/Assessor for all learners, junior staff
Exercise effective leadership using sound organisation skills and judgement, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.
Be actively involved in appropriate groups and working parties to develop both professionally and individually and to meet service needs.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, AUDIT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
Utilise incident reporting system and participate in investigation of incidents. Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses.
Contribute to and lead on disciplinary investigations where relevant.
Lead on departmental audits.
Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses and medical staff, i.e. facilitating students via spoke placements. Providing education on medical devices and its use.
Participate in addressing specific health targets related to own area of practice through education. E.g. Reduction in the rate of complications arising from conscious sedation. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others participate in the development of the same
Continually monitor standards of care and participate in leading the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU radiology area as appropriate, leading to service improvement.
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Assist IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment.
Comply with, and contribute to, quality standards and guidelines, and take part in clinical governance and research and development initiatives.
Please see attached job description for further role details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/ODP with degree or equivalent senior-level experience (Level 6/7 CPD) Leadership qualification or working towards Qualification in teaching & assessing or equivalent i.e Mentorship
Desirable
Oncology experience and/or post-registration oncology qualification Master's level study or working towards
Experience Essential
Senior-level experience in relevant areas (e.g. Radiology/Theatres/Critical Care) Experience in line management, including absence management Collaborative team working experience Evidence of quality improvement and development Evidence of effective change management Experience in audit, research, or service development
Desirable
Experience managing resources effectively and demonstrating efficient utilisation Experience in interventional radiology setting
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills with staff, patients, and carers Experience of effective multidisciplinary and cross-organisational team working Effective people management and leadership skills Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team Ability to motivate and support junior staff Strong organisational and decision-making skills under pressure in a clinical environment Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care Competence in digital healthcare systems and electronic patient records
Desirable
Evidence of developing protocols/standards Experience in Anaesthetics, Recovery, or Conscious Sedation
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of professional, NHS, and specialist policies and issues Leadership, clinical governance, and risk management principles Human resources, workforce planning, and staff wellbeing Recruitment, retention, and talent management Commitment to personal and team professional development Understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding
Desirable
Understanding of transformational change and organisational development principles Budget management and effective resource utilisation
Values Essential
Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other Essential
Good attendance record and general health Effective team player Adherence to Trust uniform policy Flexible approach to working hours Willingness to participate in on-call rota for senior staff
Desirable
Desire to work with radiology oncology patients
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name The Christie NHS FT
Address Radiology - E00298
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)