Job Description

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Interventional Radiology departmental team in providing high quality care within the department, taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care during interventional radiology therapeutic theatre procedures.



The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care within a specialist radiological area, having regard for relevant policies and evidence base nursing within a small multidisciplinary team.



Interventional radiology procedures cover a wide range of patients and conditions all requiring differing skills, knowledge & complexity.



Patient care from pre-admission, during and post procedure onto the discharge process, liaising closely with ward teams, patients and relatives.



Assist with Interventional radiology theatre procedures with making up sterile trolleys, scrubbing in to assist with procedures ensuring economical use of stock, ensuring stock availability, rotation and ordering.



Providing nursing support & knowledge for the main radiology department.



Working within a small dedicated multidisciplinary team Monday to Friday. The interventional Radiology department is currently undergoing significant upgrades to the service which will bring a greater variety and complexity of cases. There are specialist IR nurse training opportunities run in conjunction with GSTT and Kings College hospital.



Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:



Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development



Widening access (anchor institution) and employability



Improving the experience of staff with disability



Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development



Making equalities mainstream

Job Summary:

Accountable to Advanced Nurse Specialist and Head of Radiology



The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He / she will be prepared to work within the divisions as a Named Nurse, within a Team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.



The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and the evidence base nursing.



The post holder will provide support and mentorship for students and junior nurses.

Key Result Areas:

Act as a Named Nurse within a Team taking responsibility, over an appropriate span of time, in conjunction with the Ward Manager and the multidisciplinary team, for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care from admission to discharge within the in-patient setting.



Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.



Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.



Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.



Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients, and their relatives.



Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.



Check the readiness for use of emergency / special equipment and ensure all equipment in use is in good working order.



Have knowledge of recording relevant patient / nursing data on to computer.



Ensure his / her own and junior staff's compliance with the NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping (1998) in all settings.



Accept responsibility for the administration, care, and custody of medicines, in accordance with legal requirements and NMC and Trust Guidelines on drug administration.



Attend mandatory annual updates in fire training, Basic Life Support, and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.



Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan, ensuring that junior colleagues are aware of such policies.



Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations.



Transport people and / or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.



Ensures all biomedical investigations and interventions are undertaken safely and in a timely manner, reporting and documenting results appropriately and in line with legislation, policies and procedures.



Work force



Manage a group of patients, prioritising their needs in conjunction with those of the ward/department, to ensure safe and effective care.



Manage the ward in the absence of senior staff, ensuring safe and effective patient care.



Manage an area of responsibility as required within allocated resources.



Financial



Have an understanding of ward/department budgets and how the division may become more cost-effective. Work within budgetary requirements whilst maintaining standards of care.



Participate in the management of skill mix issues, stock control, and available Resources.



Partnerships



Take an active role in developing and maintaining effective communication with members of the interprofessional team, patients, and relatives about difficult matters in difficult situations.



General



Participate in the orientation of new members of staff within their Division.



Attend relevant meetings and participate in discussions relating to the improvement of the service.



Act as a change agent where necessary



Ensure all Trust Nursing policies and procedures are adhered to



Be aware of operational personnel issues relevant to the directorate including management of absence and sickness, disciplinary and recruitment matters



Where necessary, and with support, investigate the nursing aspect of complaints and clinical incidents, and initiate corrective actions



Ensure own continuing professional development and identify own Personal Development Plan



Participate in the clinical and educational development of other staff within the team



Act as a practice supervisor / mentor for learners, and as a preceptor for newly qualified registered nurses



Act as a clinical role model for all levels of staff



Encourage other staff to keep abreast of new developments and encourage the exchange of information, ideas and experiences.



Structure Chart



Head of Radiology



Advanced Nurse Practitioner Interventional Radiology



Staff Nurse Radiology