Interventional Radiology Specialist Clinical Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced radiology nurse to join our team in Interventional Radiology at Hull Royal Infirmary. You will have a special clinical interest in developing the services that Interventional Radiology provides.

You will safeguard and improve patient safety standards and will be committed to improving practice, through education and training. You will assist the department manager with delivery of services. You will undertake a clinical role and have the opportunity to train and perform advanced practice procedures.

You will be responsible for activity and providing specialist advice. You will also be responsible for the training and development of staff, ensuring competencies and standards are met. You will be expected to assess, analyse and interpret complex situations including clinical and operational issues.

As we are a regional centre for many interventions, you should have experience in a wide range of procedures which may include vascular, non-vascular and neuro interventional procedures. Experience with EVAR and acute thrombectomy for stroke is preferable.

There will be out of hours work and involvement in on call rota within the department. Applicants must be willing to take part in this, and you must be available to respond within 30 minutes when on call.

The normal working hours at present are Monday-Friday 8am-6pm with a 24/7 on-call service, however, we are planning on having a 7-day service in the future.

Main duties of the job

Providing pre, peri and post operative care to patients undergoing interventional procedures

To act as Lead Nurse in designated clinical area using specialist clinical skills and knowledge

To be responsible for staff training and competencies and ensure staff meet required standards

To support the department manager in the day-to-day organisation, planning and delivery of service and deputising in their absence

To manage patient flow and workload within the department, including pre-assessment

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing a high quality service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care

To ensure that practice is carried out in accordance with departmental policies and protocols and trust values

To be involved in audit, quality and governance processes

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.