Band 6 Nurse Interventional Radiology

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Title: Sister/Charge Nurse

Grade: Band 6

Location: Interventional Radiology

ProfessionallyAccountable: Matron

Reports to: Senior Nurse/Radiology Unit Manager

ROLE SUMMARY:

To be responsible, with the support of the manager, for the day to day, smooth running of the Interventional room/s.

The post holder will work initially within the radiology department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. It is anticipated that the service will extend to include travel by the post holder to other sites including the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch on a rotational basis to meet the requirements of the service. The post holder will also be expected to support a 24/7 service when this is developed.

The post holder will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care within the Interventional Radiology Department, act as patient advocate throughout the Interventional Radiology process and promote evidence based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert. The post holder will work closely with multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development. As this is a new role, training and support will be an important part of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Professional/Clinical Leadership

Where applicable, the post holder will take charge of the team/ward/department on a regular basis.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant and specialised forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise registered and/or unregistered staff and student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

The post holder will be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for interventional radiology lists at all sites.

Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients, indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care plans.

The post holder, following training will be expected to be confident in assessing all patients for any invasive radiological procedure; being able to plan each patients care, safely monitor throughout, sedate as required, recover and discharge the patient. Assist as required with a wide range of invasive procedures including; abdominal and aortic stenting, arterial intervention and percutaneous work.

Many patients are acutely unwell requiring emergency procedures so the post holder must be confident in managing these patients while their condition is unstable in the isolated environment of Radiology with support from the Consultant Radiologist

The post holder will be required to report and document relevant information, using their initiative and communication skills to liaise with the Radiology team and other professionals. They must be confident and competent to react to any concerns or circumstances immediately.

The post holder will be expected to scrub alongside the Consultant Radiologist in the theatre environment for interventional radiological procedures. Being able to assist the Consultants and communicate any concerns or issues during complex procedures.

The post holder will be able to monitor the sedated patient and give IV medication as prescribed by the Consultant Radiologist within the scope of the radiology sedation policy. Recognise changes in the patients observations and act accordingly.

Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to NMC standards (including electronic records).

Ensure the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients/clients, relatives and colleagues are respected at all times

The post holder will participate in a 24/7 on call rota for emergency procedures, once established.

The post holder is expected to be able to use their initiative while in this busy environment and be prepared to continually improve their practice, assisting with the introduction and implementation of procedures protocols and other documentation.

The post holder will be required to wear a lead coat for long periods while in the interventional rooms.

Provide highly specialised advice concerning care to staff, patients and relatives.

1. Staff Development

Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.

To act as a mentor for junior staff, to participate in teaching for all learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the Clinical Facilitators. To provide support and clinical induction programme to the interventional room/s.

To provide specialist advice to nurses on the vascular ward and to other external agencies.

Maintain a wide knowledge of current practice and issues within the speciality by reading relevant journals and attending study days where appropriate. Promoting the implementation and teaching of research based practice.

To attend mandatory training days.

To develop appropriate patient education literature in accordance with Trust Policies.

1. Clinical Governance

Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

Contribute to quality improvement.

Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Participate in personal and departmental clinical audit.

To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Trust.

1. Management

To actively promote the development of evidence based practice.

To be positive about Interventional Radiology to promote retention of staff

To ensure that all accidents, incidents and complaints are reported and to assist in the investigation of them.

To ensure safe and efficient staffing levels by assisting in the appropriate planning of off-duty

Regularly take charge of the team/clinical area, utilising resources effectively

To ensure effective mentorship, preceptorship and clinical supervision for staff within the interventional room/s.

Promote effective communication with ward/departmental staff and multidisciplinary teams.

To manage effectively the day to day running of the interventional room/s with support of the manager.

To assist the directorate with service development.

Develop policies guidelines and procedures in line with best practice.

To provide clear and structured reports on activity for the directorate team.

To liaise closely with the Radiologists and with other wards and departments as necessary.

To provide, by example, an effective leadership function.

Maintain accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used.

Be conversant with Trust and other policies, procedures and mechanisms in place.

To work in accordance with government initiatives to ensure targets set are achieved.

5. Professional

To maintain a professional attitude at all times developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council.

To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the manager.

To be conversant and comply with the Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory lectures as instructed.

Participate in research projects where appropriate, report findings within a multidisciplinary framework.

Implement research where appropriate.

6. Personnel

To assist in the maintenance of day to day discipline within the department.

To inform the manager of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance, and taking appropriate action where required.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Risk Assessment:

The post involves manual handling activities, exposure to body fluids and chemicals and ionising radiation. It will involve some VDU work and there is always potential that individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression.

Confidentiality

Except in the performance of normal duty or with the specific consent of the Trust, you must not, during your employment with the Trust, disclose or use any confidential information relating to patients, staff, visitors or Trust business. You are also required to abide by the Trusts Public Interest Disclosure Policy, copies of which can be obtained from the Personnel Department.

The Trust is required to comply fully with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. You must not at any time use any personal data held by the Trust for any purpose not described in its Register entry or disclose such data to a third party. In addition, you must follow Trust rules and instructions on all issues of data protection.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992). This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust has a clear commitment to equal opportunities and it is the duty of every employee to comply with the detail and spirit.

Conflict of Interest

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list as the role will inevitably vary and develop over time. The post-holder may, from time to time, be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder in the light of service needs.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to routine/non-routine work.
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Ability to deliver high standard of care and prioritise work load
• Enthusiastic and Self-motivated

Desirable

• Ability to identify personal development needs.
• Responds well to change and innovation.
• Ability to motivate others.

Experience

Essential

• Competent nursing skills and experience in an acute setting
• Competent in day to day shift management.
• Theatre/scrub experience
• Knowledge of research and audit
• IR or Equivalent Experience

Desirable

• Interventional Radiology Nursing or equivalent experience
• Supervisory or management responsibility

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of continuing education.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility undertake shifts as required.
• Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives.
• Keyboard/computer skills.
• Reliable

Desirable

• Willing to undertake training and self-development.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Teaching skills and interest.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage complex patients and situations
• Interpersonal skills
• Organised time management
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety as it applies to radiology, including IRR and IRMER regulations.
• Hold certificate in cannulation and venepuncture

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).