North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Imaging Specialist Nurse

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Job summary

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Patient Care!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse to join our dedicated team within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, covering Maternity Leave for 12 months.

As a Diagnostic Imaging Nurse, you'll provide high-quality, patient-focused care within both Diagnostic Imaging and Theatre settings. Your role will be diverse and rewarding, working closely with Consultant Radiologists to assist with interventional procedures for both inpatients and outpatients.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Band 5 Nurse in a hospital setting
  • Background in a theatre or angio suite setting is highly advantageous

Working Hours:

  • Core hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, with potential future adjustments based on service requirements
  • Possible on-call duties as required

This role provides a unique chance to learn and grow within a dynamic environment, with the potential to assist in innovative and evolving procedures. Some physical demands include wearing lead aprons for extended periods and manual handling of patients, beds, and trolleys.

If you are passionate about advancing your nursing career within a supportive, collaborative, and constantly evolving team, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

  • Performing as a Scrub Nurse within the theatre setting
  • Booking and monitoring patients during procedures
  • Collaborating with Consultant Radiologists, Theatre teams, and the Interventional Lead Radiographer
  • Providing nursing support across the Imaging Department, liaising with various section heads as needed

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-6764694

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the job description for a full list of the duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the job description for a full list of the duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Nurse level 1
  • Current NMC registration on other professional qualification
  • RODP / HCPC

Desirable

  • Relevant Imaging / cardiac angiography qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years post qualification

Desirable

  • Recovery trained
  • NHS experience

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge and local NHS targets and initiatives
  • Knowledge of diagnostic investigations
  • Working knowledge of nurse led discharge
  • Aware of the current changes in the NHS and at NWAFT

Key Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
  • Ability to communicate and relate information concisely
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Nurse level 1
  • Current NMC registration on other professional qualification
  • RODP / HCPC

Desirable

  • Relevant Imaging / cardiac angiography qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years post qualification

Desirable

  • Recovery trained
  • NHS experience

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge and local NHS targets and initiatives
  • Knowledge of diagnostic investigations
  • Working knowledge of nurse led discharge
  • Aware of the current changes in the NHS and at NWAFT

Key Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
  • Ability to communicate and relate information concisely

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).

Additional information

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister-Charge Nurse

Claire Bezkorowaynyj

claire.bezkorowajnyj@nhs.net

01733677373

Details

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-6764694

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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