Job summary
The Interventional Radiology Day Case Unit comprises of an Interventional Radiology Theatre with a 5-bed ward attached for day case patients. There are two CT scanners which are located within radiology that biopsies, drainages, and other interventional radiological procedures are performed in.
The successful candidate will work as a radiology nurse within the radiology department which includes the Interventional Radiology theatre, the Interventional Radiology Day Case Unit and the CT scanners
The Interventional Radiology Day Case unit currently operates Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm . You will be required to work flexibly between these times.
Main duties of the job
A radiology nurse is involved with the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures.Duties will include admission and discharge of patients and caring for patients pre, peri and post- procedure. The radiology nurse will also undertake scrub duties to assist with procedures in the Interventional Theatre. Some procedures are also performed in the CT Department assisting the Radiologist with drainages and biopsies. There will be some occasional requirements to work in the cardiac catheter laboratory alongside their nursing team to support the services as required.
Our small supportive team offers a unique combination of technical and highly specialist nursing amongst a wide range of specialities in an established and expanding field. You will meet patients who are under the care of all specialities within the hospital e.g., gynaecology, respiratory, or medical. This environment requires dynamic and multi-skilled individuals who enjoy variety in their work and have the ability to work under pressure.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
To collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.
To work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input and support for ongoing care needs.
To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and relatives.
To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
To be responsible for the care and safety of each patient, their property and valuables whilst they are in the department.
To encourager the involvement of patients and their carers in all aspects of care.
To provide patients, family and carers with sufficient and detailed information regarding a proposed examination or procedure, thus ensuring that full, informed consent is freely given.
To advise patients on pre and post procedural care and expectations and health promotion as appropriate.
To assist the consultants in a variety of diagnostic/interventional procedures. This role is in addition to acting as scrub nurse.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
To collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.
To work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input and support for ongoing care needs.
To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and relatives.
To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
To be responsible for the care and safety of each patient, their property and valuables whilst they are in the department.
To encourager the involvement of patients and their carers in all aspects of care.
To provide patients, family and carers with sufficient and detailed information regarding a proposed examination or procedure, thus ensuring that full, informed consent is freely given.
To advise patients on pre and post procedural care and expectations and health promotion as appropriate.
To assist the consultants in a variety of diagnostic/interventional procedures. This role is in addition to acting as scrub nurse.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Good general nursing experience.
- Registered nurse (adult)
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to create rapport with patients in a short space of time with very little background knowledge. This is particularly important when supporting those patients who have been given bad news e.g. diagnosis of cancer.
- Ability to present factual information and deal with questions.
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal skills with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Willingness to undertake 'In-Hospital Life Support' training
- Possess basic IT skills in e-mail
- Possess basic knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
Desirable
- Experience within a cardiac catheter lab or interventional radiology suite.
- Commitment to self-development
- Competence in venous cannulation and IV drug administration.
Physical
Essential
- Frequent moving and handling of patients using manual handling techniques
- Frequent pushing and pulling of trolleys/ chairs and holding patients
Emotional effort
Essential
- Dealing with emotional circumstances and patients who may be terminally ill.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Good general nursing experience.
- Registered nurse (adult)
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to create rapport with patients in a short space of time with very little background knowledge. This is particularly important when supporting those patients who have been given bad news e.g. diagnosis of cancer.
- Ability to present factual information and deal with questions.
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal skills with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Willingness to undertake 'In-Hospital Life Support' training
- Possess basic IT skills in e-mail
- Possess basic knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
Desirable
- Experience within a cardiac catheter lab or interventional radiology suite.
- Commitment to self-development
- Competence in venous cannulation and IV drug administration.
Physical
Essential
- Frequent moving and handling of patients using manual handling techniques
- Frequent pushing and pulling of trolleys/ chairs and holding patients
Emotional effort
Essential
- Dealing with emotional circumstances and patients who may be terminally ill.
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).
