Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse

Fancy a change of environment? Would you like to fast forward your career by joining our dynamic imaging nursing team at Charing Cross Hospital?

Our department is full of opportunities for newly qualified nurses, as well as those who are looking to develop new skills, to get involved in quality improvement and collaborate with multidisciplinary team. The department is open from 08:00 to 18:30 with night shift from 18:00 to 06:00 and on-call service cover during weekends.

You will be admitting and caring for patients before, during and post invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating and recovery.

Your development is our priority and we will support you as you get to grips with our state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

When you join the Interventional Radiology Nursing team, you will be participate in our local orientation programme which will allows for cross site experience i.e.

Charing Cross Hospital - neurological, stroke, thrombectomy and oncology

St Mary's Hospital - vascular and trauma

Hammersmith Hospital - renal, haematology, pulmonary and hepatobiliary

You will receive further support from our clinical educator in a friendly team environment and be able to broaden your nursing experience by working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Independently manage a group of patients and provide leadership within the speciality collaborating with the MDT to deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care
• Demonstrate adequate practice and specialist knowledge in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care. This will include history taking, physical examination, evaluate patients and relative's needs, ensure patient is adequately prepared and safe for the agreed interventional procedure.
• Adequate assessment and specialist care of the conscious - sedated patient. Responsible and correct administration within line with local and trust policies of conscious sedation.
• Responsible for the correct administration, disposal and storage of medicines and blood products. Thorough knowledge of frequently used drugs within the department, showing understanding of potential complications and side effects, and their management.
• Develop and utilise highly specialised skills to deliver adequate support and care to patients and MDT within the interventional suite. Oversee and actively involved in scrubbing and assisting interventional practitioners.
• Perform accurate handover of patients care and specific of procedure performed. Provide safe escort for patient when transferred back to the ward or intensive care. Add as patient advocate when minimal escort support is not provided and escalate accordingly.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education

• Registered General nurse (level 1) Degree in Nursing
• Post registration qualification; Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Radiology nursing course. Critical care or recovery nursing course or equivalent experience
• Willingness to undertake further training applicable to the post

Experience

• Comprehensive experience of IR & Imaging nursing and has experience of nursing care in an acute or critical care setting

Skills

• Ability to organise department activities and to use initiative
• Have an interest in professional development
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications

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.