Band 6 Staff Nurse, Interventional Radiology

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Croydon is seeking a Band 6 Staff Nurse for the Interventional Radiology department. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with the healthcare team on clinical practices. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with relevant experience and certifications in cannulation and IV drug administration.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months recent nursing care experience in an acute setting post registration.
• Experience in supervision of junior staff.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical emergencies and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care is based on individual assessments.
• Develop care pathways and clinical practice guidelines.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise by delivering hands-on care.

Skills

Good written communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible approach

Willing to learn

Education

Registered Nurse

Radiology Course or Equivalent

Tools

Cannulation and Phlebotomy Certification

IV Drug Administration Certification

Job description

Band 6 Staff Nurse, Interventional Radiology

The post holder deputises for the Senior Nurse, ensuring the effective running of the department in his/her absence. Working closely with the Senior Nurse and the Associate Director of Nursing, the Junior Sister/charge nurse is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care to meet patient needs according to the standard agreed in the Performance Management Framework and the Nursing Strategy.

In addition, the post holder is responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, facilitating practice development within the clinical area. The post holder will also be involved in developing services related to area of practice such as nurse led sedation services, IV access and out of hours' service provision.

To provide and maintain the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care within the Interventional radiology department and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

To assist in the delivery of patient care, pre, peri-op and post procedure of diagnostics and/or interventional procedures.

*Monday - Friday working hours**

**Learn and develop new clinical skills**

Main duties of the job

• To ensure that the care delivered to patients is a result of individual assessment of their need using an appropriate assessment framework and actively seek consent in the delivery of such care.
• Collaborating with the Senior Sister and ADN, develop care pathways, clinical practice guidelines and protocols in line with National Service Frameworks, Department of Health guidance and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence to facilitate delivery of care which is best practice.
• To actively encourage application of Essence of Care (DOH 2001) benchmarks to daily practice and in the delivery of care to patients.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise by regularly practicing alongside the nursing team delivering hands on care, using highly developed physical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• To encourage creative, innovative practice that positively impacts on patient care.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of participating in CPD
• Radiology Course or Equivalent

Knowledge and Understanding

• Demonstrates and understanding of clinical emergencies, prioritisation and decision making
• Demonstrates knowledge of Interventional Radiological Procedures and Radiation Protection
• Demonstrates awareness of the principles of infection control and aseptic technique
• Good understanding of anatomy
• Knowledge of Peripheral Vascular disease

Experience

• Radiology nursing experience Or Minimum of 12 months recent, continuous experience of nursing care in an acute setting post registration
• Experience in supervision of junior staff/others

Skills/Abilities

• Good written communication skills and organisational skills
• Punctuality and flexible approach to meet the needs of the department
• Cannulation and Phlebotomy Certification
• IV Drug Administration Certification
• Willing to learn

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.