CT Biopsy Specialist Nurse

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the CT Biopsy team as a band 6 specialist nurse.

You will need to be flexible, a team player, lead in the absence of the senior nurse and able to demonstrate a commitment to professional development and evidence based practice.

You will be supporting a 5 day a week biopsy service and will be responsible for assisting in CT and Ultrasound Biopsies.

You may also be asked to help the wider lung cancer team

1 x Permanent position 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Admit and recover patients undergoing CT and ultrasound guided biopsies.

Assist in procedure room with a band 5 RN and radiologist.

Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.

Assess, plan, prioritise implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet the patient needs.

Contribute to the organisation of multi-disciplinary, patient centred care.

Facilitate and encourage patients, carers and relatives to take an active role in care given.

Undertake duties sensitive to the needs of patients/carers and relatives from multi-cultural background.

Contribute to the development of professional nursing standards.

Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team in discharge planning, undertake nurse led discharge post procedures (training support provided).

Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Unit and the Trust, attending all required mandatory updates.

Ensure that patient's emotional and psychological needs are effectively addressed.

Ensure that patient information is communicated in line with trust policy referring to the nurse in charge as appropriate.

Develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of effective multi-disciplinary teamwork and the role of individual team members.

Incorporate health education and health promotion within clinical practice.

Please see job description for full list

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-6572172*

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered nurse 3 years as Band 5 in relevant setting
  • Ability to work as part of the MDT
  • Able to work using own initiative
  • Experience in leadership
  • Evidence of Relevant CPD

Desirable

  • CT biopsy experience
  • Communication Skills training
  • Evidence of Working with Students
  • Awareness of National and Local Targets
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered nurse 3 years as Band 5 in relevant setting
  • Ability to work as part of the MDT
  • Able to work using own initiative
  • Experience in leadership
  • Evidence of Relevant CPD

Desirable

  • CT biopsy experience
  • Communication Skills training
  • Evidence of Working with Students
  • Awareness of National and Local Targets

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior CT biopsy specialist nurse

Rebecca Collins

rebeccca.collins@mft.nhs.uk

01612914373

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-6572172*

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT


Supporting documents

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