About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the multi-disciplinary team within Interventional Radiology and the Vascular Access Team as Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. This is a training post commencing at band 5 until training and competence in both Interventional Radiology and Vascular Access has been achieved, likely timeframe 6-12 months.
We are seeking to appoint a confident and assertive individual who is passionate about providing high quality patient care, who is keen to contribute towards the development of services within interventional Radiology and the vascular access team.
The ideal candidate should have an interest in, and understanding of Interventional Radiology and vascular access and have significant post registration experience at band 5 or above. You must be driven and possess excellent organisational and time management skills as well showing compassion and a responsiveness to the varying needs of our patients.
The nursing team within Radiology provides care to patients within a variety of settings including Interventional Radiology (Room 5), ultrasound, CT and pre assessment. We also provide a Trust-wide Vascular Access service. You will be expected to provide efficient, high quality care across all modalities with patient safety at the forefront of your practice.You must be a 1st Level Registered Nurse (Adult) , hold or be working towards a teaching qualification.
Main duties of the job
To support the Radiology Sister in the day to day management of the nursing team within Interventional Radiology and Vascular Access Team
The post holder is required to abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct with particular reference to acknowledging the limitation of competence of staff in order to safeguard the well-being of patients
The post holder will support advanced practice under the supervision of the Radiology Lead Nurse/Radiologist
The post holder should be willing to undertake enhanced practice including PICC and midline insertion and US guided venepuncture and cannulation. They will also have a vital role to play in ensuring care and maintenance of vascular access devices and the promotion of vessel health and preservation
The post holder will work as scrub and circulating Nurse for Interventional procedures and will be expected to act as nurse in charge
The post holder will take responsibility for line management of members of the nursing team, will provide support and guidance to both junior members of the team and student nurses. You would provide clinical and educational support to the nursing team and would be expected to participate in the implementation of both Trust and national initiatives where appropriate.
The post holder will be flexible in their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernisation Agendas
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description in document section which outlines full details and responsibilities required for this post
You are strongly encouraged to visit the department. For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mandy Jardine, Interventional Radiology and Vascular Access Service Lead on 0191 445 2618
This vacancy is part of our refer a friend scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.
Person Specification
Disposition Essential
Team player Flexible and reliable Adaptable to change
Desirable
Evidence of change management
Qualifications and Experience Essential
First level registered nurse (adult) Current NMC registration Evidence of CPD At least 12 months post-graduate experience Significant experience at band 5 Previous NHS experience
Desirable
Nursing degree (or willing to work towards) Teaching qualification Competence in phlebotomy and cannulation ILS Experience within Interventional Radiology
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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)