About this role
Job summary
Service Overview
The service operates as a predominantly adult-focused private outpatient department, with a limited and clearly defined paediatric outpatient provision. The post holder contributes to the safe, effective and responsive delivery of outpatient care and supports consultant-led clinics in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Main duties of the job
Adult Care Responsibilities
Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care within adult outpatient clinics. Undertake adult venepuncture as a core competency of the role. Support consultant-led clinics ensuring safe patient flow and preparedness of clinical areas. Recognise and escalate patient deterioration appropriately. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
About us
Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd - Prime Health is an Independent Sector Medical Provider offering Radiology Services, including MRI, X-ray & Ultrasound, Allied Professional Services and many other services.
Our vision for radiology is to provide a personalised, high quality service to patients in partnership with local clinicians using the best equipment, systems, and clinicians to deliver exceptional images/reporting that drives patient outcomes.
Job description Job responsibilities
About Medical Imaging Partnership
Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd (MIP) provides high quality diagnostic imaging services, including MRI, CT, Xray, Ultrasound and DEXA scanning, across NHS and private sector settings throughout the South Coast. We are dedicated to delivering safe, efficient and patient centred imaging services that meet both clinical and operational excellence standards.
Service Overview
The service operates as a predominantly adult-focused private outpatient department, with a limited and clearly defined paediatric outpatient provision. The post holder contributes to the safe, effective and responsive delivery of outpatient care and supports consultant-led clinics in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Professional Registration
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as an Adult Nurse. Dual registration (Adult and Childrens Nursing) is acceptable; however, registration as an Adult Nurse is essential for this role. The post holder must maintain active registration and comply with the NMC Code at all times.
Scope of Practice
The post holder will practise in accordance with the NMC Code, RCN guidance on cross-field working, CQC Fundamental Standards and organisational policies and procedures. Practice must remain within the scope of Adult Nurse registration and assessed competence.
Reports To: Clinical Lead Outpatient Services (Registered Paediatric Nurse)
Adult Care Responsibilities
Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care within adult outpatient clinics. Undertake adult venepuncture as a core competency of the role. Support consultant-led clinics ensuring safe patient flow and preparedness of clinical areas. Recognise and escalate patient deterioration appropriately. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
Paediatric Service Interface
The service includes a defined paediatric outpatient provision led by appropriately registered practitioners. Where the post holder holds dual registration, they may practise within their paediatric registration where authorised and competent. Where the post holder holds Adult Nurse registration only, they will not practise as a Registered Childrens Nurse. Venepuncture for paediatric patients may only be undertaken where paediatric-specific training has been completed and competency has been formally assessed and documented in accordance with organisational policy.
Governance and Quality Responsibilities
Participate in clinical governance, audit and risk management processes. Maintain compliance with mandatory and statutory training requirements. Report incidents and contribute to organisational learning. Support readiness for CQC inspection and regulatory review. Escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with statutory guidance.
Operational Responsibilities
Support other clinical departments where required and within competence. Maintain clinical equipment and ensure a safe clinical environment. Participate in appraisal, supervision and professional development processes.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
NMC registration as an Adult Nurse (dual registration acceptable). Minimum 2 years post-registration experience. Competent in adult venepuncture. Experience in outpatient or ambulatory care. Knowledge of CQC regulatory requirements.Desirable
Dual registration (Adult and Childrens Nursing). Paediatric venepuncture competency. Experience in private healthcare. Leadership experience
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Essential NMC registration as an Adult Nurse (dual registration acceptable). Minimum 2 years post-registration experience. Competent in adult venepuncture. Experience in outpatient or ambulatory care. Knowledge of CQC regulatory requirements.
Desirable
Desirable Dual registration (Adult and Childrens Nursing). Paediatric venepuncture competency. Experience in private healthcare. Leadership experience
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.
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 Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd
Address Prime Health Diagnostics
1 Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0TJ
Employer's website https://medicalimaging.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)