Job summary
Are
you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge? The exciting and rapidly
evolving speciality of Interventional Radiology could be the perfect
next step for you. We are seeking a highly motivated & enthusiastic nurse
to join the Interventional Radiology team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover training secondment. This role
offers a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills within a fast-paced,
highly technical clinical environment. This training post is suitable for
nurses with theatre experience or those keen to develop a career in
procedural or peri-operative care. You will be supported to build knowledge & competence in interventional radiology nursing, delivering
patient-centred, evidence-based care of the highest standard. The role
involves caring for conscious patients undergoing elective & emergency
diagnostic & interventional procedures, including but not limited to:Embolisation of tumours & haemorrhage
Angioplasty & stenting Nephrostomy insertion Acute urological & vascular procedures Stroke thrombectomy Due to the fixed-term nature of the
training contract, the successful candidate will be single-site focused, with
the aim of achieving on-call competency at one site during the contract
period. This post is advertised as B6 under AfC Annex 21 (75% top B6 pay scale) & is aimed (though not exclusively) at B5 nurses who are ready to
develop specialist intervention
Main duties of the job
This
training role offers an excellent opportunity to develop key skills,
especially in scrubbing to assist with theatre procedures. You'll be
involved in perioperative patient care, including administering IV medication
and post-operative care such as sheath removal. The role requires close
collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including consultants,
radiographers, and other healthcare professionals. A new radiology
development pathway is available to support your growth, helping you gain the
competencies needed for the Band 6 Specialist Peri-Operative Practitioner
role, with training lasting up to 12 months. As you progress, youll be able
to work on call on a single site. This role is ideal for those pursuing a
career in radiology theatres, offering the chance to gain essential
competencies under the guidance of experienced colleagues. You'll build
specialist knowledge, preparing you for a Senior Peri-Operative Practitioner
role. You'll deliver high-quality patient care while ensuring efficient use
of resources. You'll work with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient
care, theatre performance, and quality, while also contributing to the
evaluation of pre- and post-operative care. Regular updates with the senior
nursing team are also included in the role.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals has one of the largest Interventional Radiology
departments in the UK and is a regional, national and international centre
for some of the most innovative treatments available. This is an exciting
opportunity for someone wishing to develop new clinical skills and knowledge
in an exciting, cutting-edge speciality, through a structured mentoring and
preceptorship programme that will be tailored to your learning needs and will
encourage your own development within the role. You will work largely at a
single site (LGI or SJUH and Bexley Wing) and gain an insight into the
specialist nursing role within Interventional Radiology. The department is
cross site at Leeds General Infirmary and St. James Hospital and typical
working hours of: Mon-Fri 08:00 to 17:00hrs. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is
committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing
workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY As an experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate
activities within the peri-operative environment ensuring effective
communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and
unqualified staff within the department. He/she will play a key role in the
assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and
evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will play an essential role
assisting deputy/team leader in leading and teaching the peri-operative teams
throughout the 24 hour period. The jobholder will act as a role model,
promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the peri-operative team
and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the
deputy/team Leaders. The jobholder will work within an environment for
peri-operative patients Please see supportive addendum for further
information. 2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART See attached Job Description 3.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY An understanding of the
organisational structure and working practices of the organisation.
Understanding of the local and national peri-operative agenda. Awareness of
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies. Clinical Fulfils the
requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care
Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration Maintain a high
standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Trust guidelines and policies Act as a role model for the development of
clinical skills and knowledge within the peri-operative team Maintain and
promote a clean, secure and safe working environment Support the Team Leader
in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve
standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined
in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care Provide assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of peri-operative care for patients, ensuring
written records are kept Acts in accordance with the professional code of
conduct In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure management of clinical
services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.
Participate in the theatre on call rota, as required. Act in such a way that
safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all
times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Raise
concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by
following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Undertake
duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands
or patient need. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a
positive learning environment within the clinical area In conjunction with
the Team Leader ensure all staff have an individual performance development
plan and annual appraisal Ensure both self and team members achieve annual
mandatory training requirements Participate in preceptorship and mentorship
programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development,
seeking opportunities to enhance skills
Managerial Working with Team Leader provide leadership to the clinical team,
developing new rotas/ways of working Support Team Leader in staff rostering,
ensuring adequate skill mix In conjunction with Team Leader closely monitor
bank and agency usage Support Team Leader in investigating and responding to
accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events Work
closely with Research and Innovation to promote research , disseminate
outcomes and findings to support evidence based practice. Proactively
promotes and uses the Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality and
safety of our services. Participate in own and others appraisals Work with
Matron/Theatre Co-ordinator/Team Leader to promote the further development of
peri-operative roles, as considered appropriate Deputise for Team Leader in
their absence. Health and Safety/Risk Management All staff are responsible
for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of
services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes
complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies,
including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe
working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting
system. Patient and Public Involvement The Trust has a statutory duty to
involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff
have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to
service improvements based on patient feedback. Respect for Patient
Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all
times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the
requirements of the role. 4. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what
make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as
a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they
see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred
Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours
will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following
are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to the
development of peri-operative practice within the clinical setting
Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to maintain
high standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
guidelines and policies Commitment to self development
Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment 5.WEST YORKSHIRE
ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is
part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and
Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our
patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that
change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate
Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in
the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best
possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual
trust, supports that ambition. 6. Infection Control The jobholder must comply
at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control
policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control
Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with
patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must
comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of
employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual
needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff,
patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their
gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory
training required for the role. 7. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Matron Theatre Co-ordinator All grades of Peri-operative staff Ward
and department staff Sterile Services Department Medical staff
Facilities staff Allied Health Professionals 8. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent; standing, sitting, walking, kneeling and
crouching to attend to patient needs and roles and responsibilities. Moving
& Handling of patients (10-120kg (with lifting aids)) and equipment
(weight 1-20kg) on a daily basis. Manual dexterity required to be able to
manipulate equipment eg preparation and administration of injections,
venepuncture, cannulation, application of dressings, insertion and removal of
catheters. Requirement to wear lead gowns when working within the
interventional radiology theatres. ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Frequent and prolonged
mental effort is required for example; to perform independent assessment and
diagnosis ensuring accuracy, making decisions regarding patients discharge
home, writing detailed clinical notes and planning further management actions
and calculating drug doses. Dealing with complex and changing care needs of
patients within an acute hospital environment (includes communication with
relatives/carers). iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: The post deals with undiagnosed complaints;
at times this can be
challenging,
stressful and unpredictable. The attention to detail and the ability to deal
with patients and their relatives will require emotional stability and
balance at all times. Unpredictable workload requires the Perioperative
Practitioner to be able to rapidly prioritise their workload at all times.
Exposure to difficult situations, including distressed patients and
relatives/carers. Dealing with, staffing issues and performance issues. iv)
WORKING CONDITIONS: Temperature should be controlled, but may experience hot
or cold work environment. Dealing with body fluids.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY As an experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate
activities within the peri-operative environment ensuring effective
communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and
unqualified staff within the department. He/she will play a key role in the
assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and
evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will play an essential role
assisting deputy/team leader in leading and teaching the peri-operative teams
throughout the 24 hour period. The jobholder will act as a role model,
promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the peri-operative team
and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the
deputy/team Leaders. The jobholder will work within an environment for
peri-operative patients Please see supportive addendum for further
information. 2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART See attached Job Description 3.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY An understanding of the
organisational structure and working practices of the organisation.
Understanding of the local and national peri-operative agenda. Awareness of
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies. Clinical Fulfils the
requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care
Professions Council to maintain and revalidate registration Maintain a high
standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Trust guidelines and policies Act as a role model for the development of
clinical skills and knowledge within the peri-operative team Maintain and
promote a clean, secure and safe working environment Support the Team Leader
in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve
standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined
in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care Provide assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of peri-operative care for patients, ensuring
written records are kept Acts in accordance with the professional code of
conduct In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure management of clinical
services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.
Participate in the theatre on call rota, as required. Act in such a way that
safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all
times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Raise
concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by
following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Undertake
duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands
or patient need. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a
positive learning environment within the clinical area In conjunction with
the Team Leader ensure all staff have an individual performance development
plan and annual appraisal Ensure both self and team members achieve annual
mandatory training requirements Participate in preceptorship and mentorship
programmes Undertake continuous professional and clinical development,
seeking opportunities to enhance skills
Managerial Working with Team Leader provide leadership to the clinical team,
developing new rotas/ways of working Support Team Leader in staff rostering,
ensuring adequate skill mix In conjunction with Team Leader closely monitor
bank and agency usage Support Team Leader in investigating and responding to
accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events Work
closely with Research and Innovation to promote research , disseminate
outcomes and findings to support evidence based practice. Proactively
promotes and uses the Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality and
safety of our services. Participate in own and others appraisals Work with
Matron/Theatre Co-ordinator/Team Leader to promote the further development of
peri-operative roles, as considered appropriate Deputise for Team Leader in
their absence. Health and Safety/Risk Management All staff are responsible
for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of
services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes
complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies,
including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe
working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting
system. Patient and Public Involvement The Trust has a statutory duty to
involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff
have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to
service improvements based on patient feedback. Respect for Patient
Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all
times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the
requirements of the role. 4. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what
make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as
a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they
see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred
Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours
will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following
are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to the
development of peri-operative practice within the clinical setting
Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to maintain
high standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
guidelines and policies Commitment to self development
Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment 5.WEST YORKSHIRE
ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is
part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and
Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our
patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that
change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate
Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in
the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best
possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual
trust, supports that ambition. 6. Infection Control The jobholder must comply
at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control
policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control
Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with
patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must
comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of
employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual
needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff,
patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their
gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory
training required for the role. 7. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Matron Theatre Co-ordinator All grades of Peri-operative staff Ward
and department staff Sterile Services Department Medical staff
Facilities staff Allied Health Professionals 8. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent; standing, sitting, walking, kneeling and
crouching to attend to patient needs and roles and responsibilities. Moving
& Handling of patients (10-120kg (with lifting aids)) and equipment
(weight 1-20kg) on a daily basis. Manual dexterity required to be able to
manipulate equipment eg preparation and administration of injections,
venepuncture, cannulation, application of dressings, insertion and removal of
catheters. Requirement to wear lead gowns when working within the
interventional radiology theatres. ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Frequent and prolonged
mental effort is required for example; to perform independent assessment and
diagnosis ensuring accuracy, making decisions regarding patients discharge
home, writing detailed clinical notes and planning further management actions
and calculating drug doses. Dealing with complex and changing care needs of
patients within an acute hospital environment (includes communication with
relatives/carers). iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: The post deals with undiagnosed complaints;
at times this can be
challenging,
stressful and unpredictable. The attention to detail and the ability to deal
with patients and their relatives will require emotional stability and
balance at all times. Unpredictable workload requires the Perioperative
Practitioner to be able to rapidly prioritise their workload at all times.
Exposure to difficult situations, including distressed patients and
relatives/carers. Dealing with, staffing issues and performance issues. iv)
WORKING CONDITIONS: Temperature should be controlled, but may experience hot
or cold work environment. Dealing with body fluids.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or demonstrable teaching /assessing evidence
- Relevant documented evidence of role competencies detailed within the SPOP development plan (Please see addendum) Alternatively, under Annex 21 working towards (up to a maximum of 12 mths)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration Peri-operative or equivalent experience at
- Advanced within relevant specialty.
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Standards of professional practice
Desirable
- Broad based experience
- Experience of surgical specialty.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Preceptorship skills
- Understanding of research based practice research conscious
- Team player
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Understanding of the process of change
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or demonstrable teaching /assessing evidence
- Relevant documented evidence of role competencies detailed within the SPOP development plan (Please see addendum) Alternatively, under Annex 21 working towards (up to a maximum of 12 mths)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration Peri-operative or equivalent experience at
- Advanced within relevant specialty.
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Standards of professional practice
Desirable
- Broad based experience
- Experience of surgical specialty.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Preceptorship skills
- Understanding of research based practice research conscious
- Team player
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Understanding of the process of change
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
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).
