Job summary
Bedford Interventional Radiology are looking for Band 6 Nurses to care for patients undergoing IR procedures, working up to co-ordinating our small team during shifts (4 days a week- see post details)
Successful applicants will have excellent patient assessment and patient observation skills and be keen to develop into a team leader when enough experience is gained
Applicants must have experience in an acute hospital setting, Experience of radiology or theatre Nursing is preferred but not essential as training can be provided
Main duties of the job
Assess patients for interventional radiology procedures using pre assessment criteria, provide patients with information about heir procedure
Care for patients undergoing procedures, actively supporting them, monitoring observations, administering medications, insert and remove cannula, monitor CBG
Care for patients & monitor them post procedure, recovering them, transferring to recovery/wards
Assist with the preparation of sterile fields and specialist equipment, Scrub Nursing, circulating nurse during procedures
To wear PPE (lead aprons) during fluoroscopy cases
To safely administer sedation after receiving sedation training
To liaise with Radiologists about procedures, make bookings, liaise with bed managers, specialist Nurses and wider team to facilitate smooth procedures
Act as a practice assessor for Nursing students, support students from the MDT, co-ordinate student placements
To work independently to organise, co-ordinate and prioritise own daily workload, to act as Nurse in charge for shifts once experienced
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Assist with the organisation, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for patients undergoing procedures within the Imaging department (e.g. liver biopsies, lung biopsies, and nephrostomies) this includes caring for terminally ill, disabled, elderly and confused patients
- Oversee the safety and comfort of patients before, during, and after procedures, Nurse led discharge of patients if stable.
- To work independently to organise, co-ordinate and prioritise own daily workload
- Communicate effectively and sensitively verbally, face to face and by telephone with a wide range of clinical technical and administrative staff across the Trust, patients, relatives/Carers and visitors to the department. This will include patients whose first language may not be English.
- Assist the Radiologist in diagnostic procedures according to their professional training and departmental protocols
- To arrange imaging appointments as required, liaising with wards, radiographers, theatres, staff and patients, dispensing any necessary preparation and instructions
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Assist with the organisation, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for patients undergoing procedures within the Imaging department (e.g. liver biopsies, lung biopsies, and nephrostomies) this includes caring for terminally ill, disabled, elderly and confused patients
- Oversee the safety and comfort of patients before, during, and after procedures, Nurse led discharge of patients if stable.
- To work independently to organise, co-ordinate and prioritise own daily workload
- Communicate effectively and sensitively verbally, face to face and by telephone with a wide range of clinical technical and administrative staff across the Trust, patients, relatives/Carers and visitors to the department. This will include patients whose first language may not be English.
- Assist the Radiologist in diagnostic procedures according to their professional training and departmental protocols
- To arrange imaging appointments as required, liaising with wards, radiographers, theatres, staff and patients, dispensing any necessary preparation and instructions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree level RN Level 1 or equivalent
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Revalidation
Experience
Essential
- Undertakes a range of nursing procedures competently without supervision
- Provides good level of patient care and has ability to assess clinical information and adjust care to suit patient condition
- Work Independently and as part of team
- Good organisational skills and team work
Desirable
- Has attended radiation protection training/ Aware of radiation protection training
- Worked in IR theatre
- Scrub Nursing experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of infection control and health and safety
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills
- Maintain professional and educational development
- Computer literate (iPM, Nervecentre, ICE, outlook, word)
- Awareness of RCN Radiology Nursing Guidelines
Desirable
- Uses skills in delivery of nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiological procedures
- Knowledge and application of RCN Radiology Nursing Guidelines
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Team focused
- Professional attitude
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
Desirable
- oRecommend any new skills and procedure that can benefit team and patient care
Other
Essential
- Experience in acquiring new clinical skills
- Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Inserting and removing intravenous lines
- Administration of medications, IV, IM, PO
- Safe moving & handling of patients and equipment
Desirable
- Any update with evidence based practices and skills
- ILS qualification
- IV opioid administration
- Administration of sedation
- Safe use of central lines/PICC/Midline/Hickman lines
- Enteral feed trained
- TPN trained
- ALERT course or equivalent
- Blood product administration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree level RN Level 1 or equivalent
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Revalidation
Experience
Essential
- Undertakes a range of nursing procedures competently without supervision
- Provides good level of patient care and has ability to assess clinical information and adjust care to suit patient condition
- Work Independently and as part of team
- Good organisational skills and team work
Desirable
- Has attended radiation protection training/ Aware of radiation protection training
- Worked in IR theatre
- Scrub Nursing experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of infection control and health and safety
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills
- Maintain professional and educational development
- Computer literate (iPM, Nervecentre, ICE, outlook, word)
- Awareness of RCN Radiology Nursing Guidelines
Desirable
- Uses skills in delivery of nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiological procedures
- Knowledge and application of RCN Radiology Nursing Guidelines
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Team focused
- Professional attitude
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
Desirable
- oRecommend any new skills and procedure that can benefit team and patient care
Other
Essential
- Experience in acquiring new clinical skills
- Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Inserting and removing intravenous lines
- Administration of medications, IV, IM, PO
- Safe moving & handling of patients and equipment
Desirable
- Any update with evidence based practices and skills
- ILS qualification
- IV opioid administration
- Administration of sedation
- Safe use of central lines/PICC/Midline/Hickman lines
- Enteral feed trained
- TPN trained
- ALERT course or equivalent
- Blood product administration
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).
