Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6718762-NOV24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse (Radiology)
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
** We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses **
An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our busy unit working in the Imaging Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and will work within areas of the department including CT, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology and Fluoroscopy.
The Radiology Department also has a second base at Princess Royal Hospital and you will be required to rotate to our Imaging Department there when needed. The main role, however, is at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You will be an important part of the multi disciplinary team. Radiology experience is desirable but not essential and training will be provided for all areas.
UHSussex NHS Trust is an acute teaching hospital. Our aim is to provide care and treatment of the highest standard, leading edge teaching and research, pioneer new techniques, continually improving our service.
Main duties of the job
To provide professional, direct care to patients showing an awareness of the department objectives and philosophy of care.
To participate in the development of junior staff and assist in the research activities in the unit.
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary led environment.
Adhere strictly to all UHSussex NHS Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require Tier 2 sponsorship please apply for our Internationally Qualified Nurse Advert.
The Department of Imaging provides services on all of these sites and in addition to this, we provide a service at Hove Polyclinic. The Trust’s specialised and tertiary services include neurosciences, arterial vascular surgery, neonatal, paediatrics, cardiac, cancer, renal, infectious diseases and HIV medicine. We are also the major trauma centre for Sussex and the South East.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To ensure optimum use of resources whilst providing high quality nursing care.
Adhere to the Unit Philosophy for patient care to maintain and improve safe holistic care which meets the needs of individual patients.
To work in accordance with all UHSussex NHS Trust policies and protocols
To participate in emergency medical situations in accordance with policies and procedures in the absence of medical support.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills, accuracy and implementation of the tools and materials.
Responsible for the safe use of equipment
Responsible for maintaining stock control and also security of stock
Support and inform family members who often accompany patients for both elective and emergency procedures.
Liaise with referring doctors and ward staff to ensure pre and post procedural care is completed.
Prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient during the procedure.
Be able to identify potential complications of various drugs used during the procedure, including contrast medium
Participate in the planning of the procedure and the management of the procedural list.
Assess, plan and implement the total care of the conscious or conscious-sedated patient. This includes the monitoring of pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation and administration of sedation and
documentation.
Please see Job Description an Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd level)
- Current registration with NMC
Knowledge / Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of nursing care.
- Understanding of a range of clinical procedures and practices which require expertise within a speciality, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous medical / surgical ward experience.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Mac Chinehasha
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
If you have the motivation and drive to help deliver and develop nursing practice within this area and wish to know more or to arrange an informal visit please contact
McDonald Chinehasha or Fiona Lerski on 01273 696955 ext 64240.
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