Job summary
An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen with the Procedure team for a band 6 full-time position (37.5 hrs.)
This post is a development opportunity starting as a band 6 for 12 months with a progression to a band 7 subject to achieving competencies.
Possessing excellent clinical skills, you will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated dynamic individual working as part of an award-winning team. Your main clinical duties involve the insertion and removal of central venous access devices, abdominal paracentesis and undertaking bone marrow biopsies. You will have an opportunity to undertake research and be at the forefront of developing clinical practice in this specialty.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for clinical development within a supportive environment in this specialised area. The post holder will initially be employed as a Band 6 during the training period and then move to Band 7 once competencies have been achieved.
All candidates are strongly recommended to visit the department prior to submitting their application. Any enquires welcomed by Steve Hill, Procedure Team Manager on 0161-446-3916 or email steve.hill8@christie.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient pre-procedures such as venous devices (E.g. PIVC, midline, tunnelled CVC, implanted port) insertion/removal, bone marrow procedures and abdominalparacentesis
Undertake vascular access and other minor surgical procedures according to Trust protocols once having undergone practical and theoretical training and assessed as competent.
Undertake advance techniques within radiology, for complex anatomy, pathology, left sided and femoral procedures.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, related to procedures and team activity. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met and ensure discharge arrangements for ongoing care.
Communicate information to patients/carers/relatives regarding their procedure and care information regarding their devices
Provide expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives both within and outside the Trust.. Provide support to team manager team in the development and enhancement of clinical practice, managerial aspects of the department.
Provide expert guidance for the trust on best practice regarding procedures, management of devices and complications.
Act always in accordance with NMC
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient pre-procedures such as venous devices (E.g. PIVC, midline, tunnelled CVC, implanted por) insertion/removal, bone marrow procedures and paracentesis
Undertake vascular access and other minor surgical procedures according to Trust protocols.
Undertake advance techniques within radiology, for complex anatomy, pathology and left sided procedures.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, related to procedures and team activity.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met and ensure discharge arrangements for ongoing care.
Communicate information to patients/carers/relatives regarding their procedure and care information regarding their devices.
Provide expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients, and carers/relatives both within and outside the Trust.
Provide support to team manager team in the development and enhancement of clinical practice, managerial aspects of the department.
Provide expert guidance for the trust on best practice regarding procedures, management of devices and complications.
Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents.
Undertake clinical practice to standard operating procedures and in accordance with national guidelines
Provide education and development opportunities for others.
Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses and medical staff and curriculum development where appropriate.
Undertake clinical supervision of health care professional colleagues, as required, on an individual or group basis.
Address specific health targets and promote gold standard practice through education. E.g. Reduction in the rate of complications arising from central venous device insertion and care of central lines
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient pre-procedures such as venous devices (E.g. PIVC, midline, tunnelled CVC, implanted por) insertion/removal, bone marrow procedures and paracentesis
Undertake vascular access and other minor surgical procedures according to Trust protocols.
Undertake advance techniques within radiology, for complex anatomy, pathology and left sided procedures.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, related to procedures and team activity.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met and ensure discharge arrangements for ongoing care.
Communicate information to patients/carers/relatives regarding their procedure and care information regarding their devices.
Provide expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients, and carers/relatives both within and outside the Trust.
Provide support to team manager team in the development and enhancement of clinical practice, managerial aspects of the department.
Provide expert guidance for the trust on best practice regarding procedures, management of devices and complications.
Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents.
Undertake clinical practice to standard operating procedures and in accordance with national guidelines
Provide education and development opportunities for others.
Participate in the education of pre and post registered nurses and medical staff and curriculum development where appropriate.
Undertake clinical supervision of health care professional colleagues, as required, on an individual or group basis.
Address specific health targets and promote gold standard practice through education. E.g. Reduction in the rate of complications arising from central venous device insertion and care of central lines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification or experience in a specialist area
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- IRMER training
- CALRAD qualification (computer aided learning enabling the ordering of x-rays)
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience post registration
- Experience in the relevant clinical specialty
- Phlebotomy, cannulation Skills
- Evidence of contributing to change in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within a given resource and ability to demonstrate effective use of resources.
- Band 6 experience minimum 12 months
- Participation in service development and implementation of change.
- Experience in Haematology Oncology
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports.
- Basic IT skills
- Able to manage work autonomously
Desirable
- Intermediate IT skills
- Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Competency in central venous catheter insertion/removal and bone marrow procedures
- Efficient and effective time management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Overview of vascular access devices
- Detailed knowledge of venous & other relevant anatomical
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing practice, environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification or experience in a specialist area
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- IRMER training
- CALRAD qualification (computer aided learning enabling the ordering of x-rays)
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience post registration
- Experience in the relevant clinical specialty
- Phlebotomy, cannulation Skills
- Evidence of contributing to change in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within a given resource and ability to demonstrate effective use of resources.
- Band 6 experience minimum 12 months
- Participation in service development and implementation of change.
- Experience in Haematology Oncology
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports.
- Basic IT skills
- Able to manage work autonomously
Desirable
- Intermediate IT skills
- Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Competency in central venous catheter insertion/removal and bone marrow procedures
- Efficient and effective time management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Overview of vascular access devices
- Detailed knowledge of venous & other relevant anatomical
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates flexibility in working hours
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing practice, environment
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).
