Job summary
Employer heading
Interventional Radiology Senior Staff Nurse/ODP Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job overview
Band 6 Interventional Radiology Nurse
A different type of nursing……Interventional radiology is a form of image-guided surgery that’s developing rapidly and is an area of nursing that is challenging, different and immensely satisfying.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a motivated and dynamic team, with huge potential to develop and progress. The role provides a variety of exciting opportunities to gain experience and competencies to work across all imaging modalities, including Angiography, CT, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and Recovery.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and strive for opportunities for improvement. You will positively affect the experience of patients and carers by providing a high standard of clinical care; we are also looking for an organised individual with excellent communication skills and a positive approach to change. Whether you have specific I.R. experience or not, full support and training will be provided. The department provides an out of hours emergency on call service, which all nurses are required to be part of an on-call rota.
The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills and you will be fully supported to advance your knowledge and develop your clinical competencies in the following areas:
- Surgical scrub technique, assisting with Interventional procedures,
- Administering conscious sedation
- Post procedure recovery care
Experience with the scrub technique such as theatres is beneficial but is not essential.
An informal visit to the department is highly recommended to fully appreciate the job requirements in this exciting and developing area of expertise.
For an informal discussion or for further details please speak to Sarah Barry on 0118 322 6727 or [email protected]
Working for our organisation
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital has been rated ‘Good’ following our recent CQC inspection and is committed to delivering high quality care to our patients, which is driven through our care values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assesses the needs of patients/families and carers; plans, delivers and evaluates high standards of evidenced based nursing care. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping, including both written and electronic records. Displays excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.
Practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives and Trust policies, protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and for appropriate delegation of care he/she gives to colleagues, nursing support workers and students.
Recognises deterioration in the physical or mental condition of the patient and takes timely action, appropriately referring to others or working with other agencies as required.
Recognises, responds to and appropriately manages emergency situations .
Person specification
NMC Registered
Essential criteria
- IR experience desirable but not essential.
Desirable criteria
- IR experience desirable but not essential, full training will be given.
NMC Registered
Essential criteria
- IR experience preferred but full training will be given..
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Barry
- Job title
- Ward Manager Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 6727
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