Job summary
The post-holder is designated to provide nursing services in Radiology at both Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe General Hospital. The post holder should work as part of a multi disciplinary team to provide efficient and high standards of caring nursing support whilst patients are in the Department of Radiology in line within the framework of Trust policies.
The role will include assisting with the nurse led interventional assessment clinics for patients attending the Radiology Interventional Service at SMH.
The Radiology Service provides a wide range of procedures ranging from Interventional, Ultra Sound, CT, and MRI etc. The post involves assisting medical staff with some of these procedures and providing pre and post procedural care as part of the general nursing duties.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is designated to provide nursing services in Radiology at both Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe General Hospital. The post holder should work as part of a multi disciplinary team to provide efficient and high standards of caring nursing support whilst patients are in the Department of Radiology in line within the framework of Trust policies.
The role will include assisting with the nurse led interventional assessment clinics for patients attending the Radiology Interventional Service at SMH.
The Radiology Service provides a wide range of procedures ranging from Interventional, Ultra Sound, CT, and MRI etc. The post involves assisting medical staff with some of these procedures and providing pre and post procedural care as part of the general nursing duties.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
- Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
- Ability to develop clinical skills
- Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Ability to work rotating shifts
Desirable
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
- Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision
Special Circumstances
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary. Maybe required to work in other departments if requested to do so
Person Specification
2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
- Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
- Ability to develop clinical skills
- Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Ability to work rotating shifts
Desirable
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
- Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision
Special Circumstances
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary. Maybe required to work in other departments if requested to do so
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).
