Job Description

Do you often wonder what happens to patients in Diagnostic Imaging / Interventional Radiology and who looks after their care and welfare whilst in the department?



We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant to join our highly skilled and motivated team in providing excellent care, whilst caring for patients undergoing interventional procedures and recovering within the department.

Some of the procedures we do are:

VASCULAR



Pelvic Vein, Uterine Fibroid, Varicocoele, Prostate Artery Embolisations



Peripheral Vascular Angiograms, Angioplasties and Vascular Stenting



NON-VASCULAR



Percutaneous Biopsies and Drainages, etc.



Nephrostomy Insertion/Removal and Ureteric Stenting



Fluoroscopy -guided Gastrostomy Tube Insertions



Thyroid Ablations



Sialography



IVC filter insertion and removal



The unique and varied nature of the speciality means there is always something new and interesting to learn as new procedures are developed and undertaken. We provide high quality patient focused care to outpatients and in-patients. So if you are dynamic and motivated, have excellent communication skills, experience in an acute care setting, and would like a new challenge then this is the team for you!



For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.



We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.



Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.



We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and well-being to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.



For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.