Staff Nurse - Interventional Radiology - Band 5
- Employer
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Boston & Lincoln
- Salary
- £29,970 to £36,483 per annum
- Closing date
- 15 Dec 2024
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Radiology Staff Nurse to develop their skills and knowledge by joining the expanding nursing team in the Interventional Radiology Department.
This dynamic department provides a wide range of ultrasound, x-ray and CT guided diagnostic and interventional treatments . The unique and varied nature of the specialty means that there is always something new and interesting to learn. Due to the diversity of patients who attend for treatment, the radiology nurse has the ability to care for a wide range of patients of all ages, from emergencies, medical, surgical, vascular, oncology, renal and urological specialties. The radiology nurses are vital team members, fulfilling the scrub, circulating and recovery nurse roles, they have the ability to transfer these skills to the theatre environment when required, as well as organising the patients' pre and post-procedure care. This role also includes working in CT to cover for interventional procedures.
The Radiology Department comprises a small team of nurses who work alongside the larger multi-disciplinary team including Radiographers, Radiologists, Radiology Assistants, Health Care Support Workers and Administration Staff.
This post will commence from April 2025
Main duties of the job
This position would allow for role expansion in areas such as cannulation, venepuncture, safe sedation of patients, and undertaking delegated consent. The unit is committed to the training and development of staff so further development in this role would be encouraged.
There is an opportunity to train to become proficient at undertaking skills such as scrubbing , receiving and recovering patients .
We are seeking to recruit a professional, outgoing, caring, adaptable, dedicated individual to join our team, our aim is to provide excellent patient care that is adaptable to the patients' needs and the needs of the service as we continue to develop our scope of practice.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
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'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
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
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Previous Experience
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
Desirable
Specific Requirements
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston & Lincoln
PE21 9QS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Radiology Staff Nurse to develop their skills and knowledge by joining the expanding nursing team in the Interventional Radiology Department.
This dynamic department provides a wide range of ultrasound, x-ray and CT guided diagnostic and interventional treatments . The unique and varied nature of the specialty means that there is always something new and interesting to learn. Due to the diversity of patients who attend for treatment, the radiology nurse has the ability to care for a wide range of patients of all ages, from emergencies, medical, surgical, vascular, oncology, renal and urological specialties. The radiology nurses are vital team members, fulfilling the scrub, circulating and recovery nurse roles, they have the ability to transfer these skills to the theatre environment when required, as well as organising the patients' pre and post-procedure care. This role also includes working in CT to cover for interventional procedures.
The Radiology Department comprises a small team of nurses who work alongside the larger multi-disciplinary team including Radiographers, Radiologists, Radiology Assistants, Health Care Support Workers and Administration Staff.
This post will commence from April 2025
Main duties of the job
This position would allow for role expansion in areas such as cannulation, venepuncture, safe sedation of patients, and undertaking delegated consent. The unit is committed to the training and development of staff so further development in this role would be encouraged.
There is an opportunity to train to become proficient at undertaking skills such as scrubbing , receiving and recovering patients .
We are seeking to recruit a professional, outgoing, caring, adaptable, dedicated individual to join our team, our aim is to provide excellent patient care that is adaptable to the patients' needs and the needs of the service as we continue to develop our scope of practice.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
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'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
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
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with a current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate qualification.
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing learning.
- ENB 998 (Teaching and Assessment) qualification or relevant equivalent experience
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of extended role practice theatre / scrub / aseptic experience
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Highly developed professional and clinical knowledge.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Open, honest and transparent approach to patient care
- Is able to identify their own ability recognise their limitations and work safely within this scope
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Cannulation, venepuncture, IV drug administration, ILS, AIMS course
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Has the ability to participate with on call services
- Has the ability to travel between sites (Pilgrim and Lincoln) should the need occur
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston & Lincoln
PE21 9QS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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