An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 6 RNrole in the progressive and expanding field ofInterventional Radiology (IR).

Are you a registered nurse who is seen as a positive and enthusiastic role model to colleagues?

Perhaps you also already have professional experience in I.R or theatres or cardiac catheterisation labs or endoscopy?

If the answer isYES,then this is the role for you!

We would like the opportunity to meet you.

You will be joining our highly skilled and motivated team in providing optimal care for patients undergoing I.R procedures.

Our team delivers a wide range of interventions many of which are highlighted in the NICE pathways as the first line of treatment for the public. However, I.R is also a developing specialty with introduction of new procedures, clinical practice, and role developments.

For our IR nurses and radiographers this means the opportunity to gain diverse experiences and the opportunity to influence practice developments in pioneering teams.

Main duties of the job

As a pivotal part of our team, the post holder will be responsible for the daily management and coordination of the team to ensure that all patients receive an optimum level of safe, effective care.

They will also be responsible for supervision, leading and developing colleagues and nursing practice within I.R.

The main duties of the role will be to support the Radiology Nursing Manager. To organise and lead the day-to-day work within the I.R modality. The post holder will promote a daily structured rotation of staff throughout all nursing roles, to build knowledge and strengthen and collaborative working.

You will receive Induction training and you will be supported by experienced IR RNs and radiographers.

Scheduled supervision will also be given by Radiology Nurse manager to ensure that you are supported through any developmental needs, and that your transition into the IR environment, its internal processes and policies is as smooth as possible.

About us

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals - people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our values guide everything we do.

• Patient-centred
• Safety
• Excellence
• Compassion
• Respect

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.

We've taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about the job role and responsibilities please see attached Job Description. The advoked is that you are familiar with the JD before an interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Mentorship Training
• Teaching and assessing qualification.

Desirable

• Degree in nursing
• Evidence of post registration training

Previous experience

Essential

• Recent or previous experience working within an acute care nursing

Desirable

• Recent or previous experience working within Theatre / scrub or Interventional Radiology

Experience of Particular: -Knowledge -Skills -Attitude

Essential

• Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust Framework:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills,
• IT skills
• Able to demonstrate good leadership skills.
• Good time management,
• Positive effective role model

Desirable

• Aseptic scrub skills
• Cannulation
• Venepuncture
• IV drug administration
• Safe sedation skills
• ILS / ALS training
• ECG recognition
• Interventional radiology knowledge
• Recovery skills
• Audit and research
• Priorities and organise own workload

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible in approach to work,
• Transferable skills,
• Ability to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Be able to articulate own vision for the development of the interventional radiology service
• Ability to motivate staff and encourage learning within the unit
• Ability to multitask in order to achieve goals
• Ability to designate tasks to appropriate staff
• Be able to work on an on call rota
• Ability to travel to all sites within the trust

Desirable

• Previously worked in acute care / interventional radiology settings,
• Previous experience with stock online ordering, stock control, rotation and return of no longer required items
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work off own initiative or as part of the team such as the demands of the job dictate

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey road

Boston

PE21 9QQ

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357-PR-876-24