Job summary
The
Radiology Department seeks an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to develop their
career.
We offer a fast paced
primary imaging service to a busy Emergency Department as well as to local
GPs, wards and out-patients. We perform a high number of imaging examinations
in our innovative new theatres, including trauma, elective surgery and urology
as well as interventional work in fluoroscopy and CT.
We have heavily invested in
Radiology equipment across the trust with the latest diagnostic imaging
equipment allowing us to provide high quality care to all of our patients.
As
a Radiology Nurse working at CDDFT, the role will encompass a wide range of
examinations both diagnostic and theraputic in nature for our patients, and
will involve working within CT,
Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy.
Main duties of the job
Liase
with MDT's to organise interventional workloads within the departments
Pre-assess patients for to
ensure their safe care throughout interventional procedures
Assisting Consultant
Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners with Radiological procedures
Aftercare of the patients -
ensuring patients are safely handed over to appropriate departments and receive
the required observations pre & post procedure.
Ensure maintanance of stock
levels within the department
Monthly Checks of
departmental drugs & ensuring safe and secure storage - liasing with
pharmacy to ensure supplies
Daily crash trolley checks
& education surrounding the emergency equipment to the rest of the
Radiology team.
First point of contact for
assisting with any deteriorating patients within the department
Ensuring
the safety of patients within the department
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely
with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Radiographers, Radiology
students and other associated Radiology staff.
The staff member will be
responsible ensuring they maintain their own continuing professional
development.
To adhere to the
acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.
To engage with the
Regional Imaging and Diagnostic Practice Nurse to promote & improve
Radiology nursing as a career.
Monitoring physiological
observations and supporting patients during procedures.
Emotionally supporting
patients and their families during their journey through Interventional
Radiology.
Recovery care for
patients post procedure within Interventional radiology protocols.
Infection control and
audit throughout the department
Liaising with wards and
working with other Allied Health Professionals.
Surgical Scrub nurse
support during procedures.
Comply with all radiology
SOPs and Policies.
Compliance with all Health and safety Procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely
with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Radiographers, Radiology
students and other associated Radiology staff.
The staff member will be
responsible ensuring they maintain their own continuing professional
development.
To adhere to the
acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.
To engage with the
Regional Imaging and Diagnostic Practice Nurse to promote & improve
Radiology nursing as a career.
Monitoring physiological
observations and supporting patients during procedures.
Emotionally supporting
patients and their families during their journey through Interventional
Radiology.
Recovery care for
patients post procedure within Interventional radiology protocols.
Infection control and
audit throughout the department
Liaising with wards and
working with other Allied Health Professionals.
Surgical Scrub nurse
support during procedures.
Comply with all radiology
SOPs and Policies.
Compliance with all Health and safety Procedures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Radiology or Radiation controlled area experience
- Experience of working within a sterile field/Scrub experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication with staff, patients and relatives.
- Professional appearance and manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to operate within a scheme of work using evidence based practice.
- Excellent organisational skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Adaptable
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Team Player
Desirable
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Radiology or Radiation controlled area experience
- Experience of working within a sterile field/Scrub experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication with staff, patients and relatives.
- Professional appearance and manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to operate within a scheme of work using evidence based practice.
- Excellent organisational skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Adaptable
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Team Player
Desirable
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
