We are seeking a well-motivated registered nurse to join our Nuclear Medicine team. The position is based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The position is part time, with the planned working pattern being five mornings per week. However, some flexibility in the working pattern can be accommodated.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join our department our service. The departments at WCH and CIC have undergone significant redevelopment with the installation of new SPECT/CT cameras at both sites. WCH and CIC undertake a wide range of imaging, non-imaging and out-patient therapy work.

The main duties will involve ensuring the highest standard of professional nursing care is provided to all patients attending the department, participating in clinical governance and clinical audit initiatives and ensuring evidence-based practice. Safely and accurately administer radiopharmaceuticals by oral and intravenous routes to adult and paediatric patients.

We would expect you to be a registered nurse. Some experience of working in an outpatient department, such as Radiology would be an advantage. Specific training in Nuclear Medicine will be provided by the lead nurse and other staff as appropriate.
The successful appointee will be an integral part of the local Nuclear Medicine team which includes clinical scientists, clinical technologists, nursing and administrative staff.
If you would like to discuss this post further please contact:

Elaine Irving - Lead Nuclear Medicine Nurse, CIC on 01228 814703 (Katherine.Irving@ncic.nhs.uk)

or Lisa Welsh Chief Clinical Technologist CIC on 01228 814701, Lisa.Welsh@ncic.nhs.uk

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: �18 + Administration cost of �3.85 = �21.85. Deducted at �6.85 from 1st month salary and �5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: �38 + administration cost of �3.90 = �41.90. Deducted at �11.90 from 1st month salary and �10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel between Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Intermediate Life Support
• Radiation Protection
• IRR training
• IR(ME)R training.

Experience

Essential

• Venepuncture & Cannulation
• Administration of IV drugs
• Dealing with patient emergencies
• Clinical supervision and training other staff.
• Participation in clinical governance.
• Clinical audit.
• Infection control
• Risk management.

Desirable

• Paediatric venepuncture
• Experience of working with children.
• Clinical nuclear medicine.
• Administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Clinical measurements (BP, lung function testing).

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• I.V. Certification
• Degree in nursing or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good numeracy skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Patient moving and handling skills.
• Planning, project and prioritising skills.
• Analytical skills both information and problem solving.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Ability to present nursing information.
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• Use and interpretation of ECG
• Defibrillator,
• Blood glucose
• Radiation monitors.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

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