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Interventional Radiology Senior Staff Nurse/ODP Band 6 SECONDMENT

Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Reading
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum
Closing date
20 Jan 2025
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Hours
Full Time
1. Support the Department Sister/ Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver theobjectives of the clinical area. In the absence of the Department Sister/ Charge Nurse,be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the given clinical area receive safe,competent nursing care. Lead the team for which they are responsible for, workingflexibly to support other/ more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis.2. Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective twoway communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriateassertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and othersmay be infringed.3. Actively promote excellent team working and interdisciplinary relationships.4. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against setcriteria/ competencies. Work with Department Manager to ensure that individualperformance review and personal development plans are completed for staff members.Assist with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary. Provide clearfeedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improvingperformance.5. Assist the Ward/ Department managers in ensuring high standards of cleanliness in theclinical area and a well maintained ward / department environment.6. Promote interdisciplinary working with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients

Main duties of the job

Are you interested in becoming a senior nurse within the Interventional Radiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital?

A different type of nursing ...... Interventional radiology is a form of image-guided surgery that's developing rapidly and is an area of nursing that is challenging, different and immensely satisfying.

Do you enjoy the technical aspects of nursing and are enthusiastic about providing high quality of patient care?We are offering a fantastic career opportunity in an exciting, forward thinking environment that is developing rapidly.

The IR Team is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic senior nurse to join the department. The applicant must be a registered nurse with significant experience in any of the following clinical areas Angiography, CT, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Scrubbing, and Recovery.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of the nursing profession within interventional radiology.

As a senior nurse you will work collaboratively with Radiologists, Radiographers, and Anaesthetists ensuring optimum care is provided across all services. You will positively impact on the experience of patients and carers by providing a high standard of clinical care. We are also looking for a forward thinking, organised individual with excellent communication skills and a positive approach to change.

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you interested in becoming a senior nurse within the Interventional Radiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital?

A different type of nursing Interventional radiology is a form of image-guided surgery thats developing rapidly and is an area of nursing that is challenging, different and immensely satisfying.

Do you enjoy the technical aspects of nursing and are enthusiastic about providing high quality of patient care?We are offering a fantastic career opportunity in an exciting, forward thinking environment that is developing rapidly.

The IR Team is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic senior nurse to join the department. The applicant must be a registered nurse with significant experience in any of the following clinical areas Angiography, CT, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Scrubbing, and Recovery.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of the nursing profession within interventional radiology.

As a senior nurse you will work collaboratively with Radiologists, Radiographers, and Anaesthetists ensuring optimum care is provided across all services. You will positively impact on the experience of patients and carers by providing a high standard of clinical care. We are also looking for a forward thinking, organised individual with excellent communication skills and a positive approach to change.

The department offers an out of hours on call service, which all nurses are required to be part of. Additionally, you will be expected to take on the role of shift coordinator on a day to day basis, which is a key element of the senior nurse role and therefore the applicant must be in possession of good clinical leadership skills and is able to act as a role model who will provide direction and support to junior staff.

An informal visit to the department is highly recommended, to engage in this exciting area of nursing. The I.R. department operates Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00 (no bank holidays)..

For an informal discussion or for further details please contact Sarah Barry Interventional Radiology on 0118 322 6727, email sarah.barry@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Person Specification

NMC pin

Essential

  • Experience as a Band 5 Nurse


Desirable

  • Interventional Radiology experience


Face to face interview

Essential

  • NMC pin


Desirable

  • Interventional Radiology experience


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

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