Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated individual to join our unique and highly specialised team. This post is primarily aimed at those individuals already undertaking vascular access procedures and is open to applications from both Nurses and Radiographers.
This service is being established to undertake the majority of the line insertion procedures (PICC, THL, Hickman Lines). You would also rotate through Interventional Radiology but primarily work in the new Vascular Access service.
The Royal London Hospital is the largest of five hospitals that make up Barts Health. The hospital is home to an internationally renowned medical school and one of the biggest children's hospitals in the UK. The hospital is also home to the London Air Ambulance, providing world leading trauma and emergency care, which brings its own unique challenges.
We are located in the heart of East London, and with everything this area has to offer you are sure to find the local environment both stimulating and inspiring. Our local population has significant health needs, and we are committed to changing lives, which is our trust mission statement. The range and breadth of experience to be gained from working in this environment is unrivalled across the capital and the country.
For further details / informal visits contact:
IR Modality Lead - james.yates3@nhs.net
IR Matron - jennifer.galpo@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The aim of this role is to support the Interventional Radiology department by having Vascular Access Practitioners undertaking some cases, rather than an Interventional Radiology Consultant or SPR. The role requires extensive training and experience, with a high degree of concentration, and finely developed motor skills.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Healthcare based subject
- Current professional registration (NMC, HCPC)
- Extensive clinical experience in Interventional Radiology
- Participation in audit/clinical governance.
- MSc or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge.
- Practical experience in undertaking advanced practice procedures.
Desirable
- Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of organ systems and relevant interventional procedures.
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
Desirable
- Familiarity with QA procedure and involvement in preventative maintenance.
Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake advanced practice procedures including PICC, THL, Hickman lines.
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience
- Plan, prioritise and organise your own and department workload.
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude. Work flexibly in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system
- Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information to a range of audiences, including patients, staff, and external partners
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good understanding of National regulations and MHRA safety guidelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Ability to recognise and manage conflict.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Participation in the recruitment and selection process at the band 3-5 grade.
- Awareness of new developments in IR
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Healthcare based subject
- Current professional registration (NMC, HCPC)
- Extensive clinical experience in Interventional Radiology
- Participation in audit/clinical governance.
- MSc or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge.
- Practical experience in undertaking advanced practice procedures.
Desirable
- Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of organ systems and relevant interventional procedures.
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
Desirable
- Familiarity with QA procedure and involvement in preventative maintenance.
Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake advanced practice procedures including PICC, THL, Hickman lines.
- Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops.
- Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience
- Plan, prioritise and organise your own and department workload.
- Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude. Work flexibly in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system
- Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information to a range of audiences, including patients, staff, and external partners
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good understanding of National regulations and MHRA safety guidelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Ability to recognise and manage conflict.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Participation in the recruitment and selection process at the band 3-5 grade.
- Awareness of new developments in IR
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety.
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.
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.
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).
