Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Radiology Staff Nurse to join our Imaging team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract based at The London Clinic in Central London, W1G 6BW, with a salary range of up to £46,014 inclusive per annum on offer dependent on skills and experience.
With a clinical team of over 65 staff, the Imaging Department offers a full range of imaging services including CT, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Breast Imaging and Molecular Imaging.
The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our three core values of; Caring, Inspiring and Pioneering.
Job Profile
The Radiology Senior Staff nurse will carry out many roles and responsibilities, providing high quality patient focused care, whilst assisting the consultant radiologists undertaking interventional procedures.
Job Type: This is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.
Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: up to £46, 014 inclusive per annum on offer dependent on skills and experience.
Benefits package:
Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).Private Medical Healthcare.33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Key Duties
Scrubbing or circulating in the dedicated angiography suite and interventional fluoroscopy rooms during invasive cases such as peripheral angioplasty, IVC filter insertion, insertion of nephrostomies/ urethral stents and embolisation particularly uterine artery embolisations, CT guided radio frequency ablation and microwave ablationCoordinate IR procedures scheduled. Determine availability of IR suites, equipment and IR staff for requested times. Communicated scheduling decisions to booking coordinator, Radiologists, anesthesia staff and IR staff. Update IR team to accommodate Radiologist requests for changes in schedulingResponsible for the safe administering of IV medication and monitor these patients throughout procedures requiring sedation
Responsible for any patients/ visitors to the department who become unwell and for initiating emergency care as appropriateTo provide support to the Radiographers, Radiology Department Assistants, Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsTo provide clinical teaching and assess competencies of new staffTo act as a positive role model to junior staff membersTo support the Radiology Sister and deputise in the absence and perform all related dutiesThe post holder will take a leadership role and lead by example in delivering expert clinical care at all times and lead on specific tasks
Skills & Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience working within an Interventional radiology setting, recognising acute changes in a patient's condition and instigate the appropriate actionExperience in leading and managing day to day departmental activities.Please see job description attached for more duties.
This advert will close 17th February
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
