About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Bank Nurse/OPD to help support our radiology service at Warwick Hospital.
This would be for a variety of procedures in Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and CT.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Interventional Radiology Team, supporting Radiologists and Radiographers undertaking complex radiological examinations. Promoting good working practices and ensuring high quality care is provide to all patients in the Radiology Department
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
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We appreciate you completing the survey.
Job description Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
To work in the Interventional Room within the Radiology Department, supporting all members of the multi-disciplinary team
To be responsible for the administration of intra-venous (IV) medication as prescribed having undertaken the necessary training and competencies to do so
To ensure that the patient is monitored during their complex interventional examination
To ensure that all of the patients needs are continually assessed and appropriate care is given and recorded in their Healthcare Record
Following appropriate training you will be expected to scrub alongside the Consultant Radiologist for complex procedures, being able to interpret fluoroscopy images, anticipate the consultants needs and communicate any concerns or issues during often long and complex examinations
To monitor patients in Ultrasound (U/S), MRI, Fluoroscopy or CT Department following biopsy or drainage as required
To undertake all examinations and patient care to the highest standards of evidenced base care
To cannulate patients for IV contrast and pain relief when required
To catheterise adult patients for Micturating Cystograms
To act as the Radiology Department Lead for Infection Prevention, ensuring that Trust Policies and Procedures for Infection Prevention are adhered to. To undertake the following audits, the results of which should be reported at Radiology Department Meeting and their findings disseminated to staff and any changes in practice be identified and implemented:
Hand Hygiene Audit
Cleaning Audit
O2 and Suction Audit
To comply with procedures, protocols and policies of the Trust and in the Radiology Department, reporting any variances and critical incidents. Participate in reviews of departmental documentation, policies and procedures
To be responsible for clean, well equipped working environment at all times
Participate in ensuring that the stock and resources are replenished as required. Identifying any resource deficits and assist in identifying actions to resolve the deficit and including ordering of stock items.
To be responsible for reporting any faults or breakdowns to Section Lead
Participate in any extended day / on call / out of hours programme that is in operation or implemented in the future
To be responsible for monitoring and teaching clinical nursing skills to radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides.
Provide CPD sessions and teaching to the department.
Professional appearance at all times as per Trust Policy
EDUCATION/ DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
To participate in all Trust Statutory and Mandatory Training, be pro-active with personal development including the maintenance of a professional portfolio
To participate in undertaking staff appraisals
To assist and supervise Student Nurses, Student Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers where required for patient care modules
To be responsible for the clinical training of Radiographic Aides and Assistant Practitioners when required in clinical processes
To accept responsibility for own professional registration and practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Provide an environment conducive to learning
COMMUNICATION
Possess excellent communication skills and be aware of how both verbal and nonverbal communication can be interpreted by others
Maintenance of all patient documentation as per departmental protocols and Radiology Information System.
To be able to maintain good working relationships with radiologists, radiographers, departmental support and clerical staff, ward and out-patient staff
To liaise with ward staff, patients and carers and have the ability to explain day to day procedures and respond to queries about the examinations at the appropriate level
MANAGERIAL
To manage own workload on a daily basis
To assist in Ultrasound Department, MRI and / or CT Department when workload permits to aide smooth running of session
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE (POLICIES, COMPLAINTS, HEALTH & SAFETY)
To adhere to all safety regulations with regards Health and Safety, COSHH and Ionising Radiation Regulations
To work within and adhere to Trust Standards and Operational Policies relating to the Radiology Department
To participate in audit programmes as designated by Lead Radiographers
The post-holder must at all times maintain the confidentiality of all patient data including electronic data in line with the Data Protection Act
Ensure that all staff consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents / near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of patient care
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The post-holder will be required to wear a lead apron for long periods of time during examinations
Warwick Radiology Department will be the base initially but rotating through Stratford Radiology Department when new department is developed further as required
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current Professional Registration Degree in Nursing Studies Evidence of Continuous professional development. Teaching and Assessing Qualification. IV cannulation certificate
Desirable
Safe Sedation Skills
Experience Essential
Professional Clinical Experience in Radiology. Previous experience as managing patient care indicators
Desirable
Ability to successfully manage people and change Previous experience as link nurse for Infection Prevention
Skills Essential
Code of Professional conduct Able to apply evidence based practice. Awareness of clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development. Understanding of current issues relating to the NHS IT Skills Patient focused Good Communication skills Able to meet and prioritise deadlines Good management of own and others time. Able to use initiative and make decisions
Desirable
Have a confident approach and the ability to inspire others. Analyse problems and implement solutions.
Personal Qualities Essential
Professional at all times. Motivated and able to motivate others Calm and objective Approachable Good interpersonal skills Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts' values. Must be able to wear a lead apron and stand for long periods of time during procedures.
Desirable
Effective multi-disciplinary working Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
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 South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)