Neuroradiology Nurse

Transformation Unit; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Neuroradiology Nurse for the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. This Band 6, permanent position offers 37.5 hours per week with on-call duties on nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The role is based in Interventional Neuroradiology and supports growth with a second biplane neurointerventional suite in planning. You will work as scrub or circulating nurse in angiography suites, admit and care for day-case patients, and be

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years registered nurse experience.
• Degree level education.
• 1 year radiology nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulating nurse duties in angiography suites.
• Admit and look after day case patients in the unit.
• Mentored during first 6 months with a competency training package.
• Work with a range of professionals to deliver high-standard patient care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Interventional radiology

On-call experience

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Main area Interventional neuroradiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: on call duty on nights and bank holidays Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift cover form 7am till 8pm 7 days a week. On call duty 8pm till 7am and all day on bank holidays.) Job ref 321-CSS-7277301-B6

Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site West Wing John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

Neuroradiology Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge?

Are you passionate about providing safe and excellent care at all times?

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn and develop professionally?

Are you a team member able to work well with a range of professionals?

Are you looking for experience delivering care for people of all ages?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to the above, you are what we are looking for!

This is an exciting time to join the Interventional Neuroradiology team in the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford! Our service is expanding with the planning for second biplane neurointerventional suite. We provide literal life changing care for patients within Oxfordshire and its surrounding counties. We have two full time band 6 specialist radiology nurse vacancies in our team! This post includes on call working on nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly team of nurses, radiographers, radiologists and radiology assistants delivering a high standard of care. The unique and varied nature of the speciality means that there is always something new and interesting to learn. Your role is to work as a scrub or a circulating nurse in our angiography suites as well as admitting and looking after our day case patients in the unit.

This is an opportunity for you to deliver high standard of 1 to 1 patient care. Previous experience working in a theatre environment, interventional radiology, neurosciences or stroke is desirable but not essential. You will be fully supported during your first 6 months with mentorship and a competency training package.

We have flexible shift patterns coveringMonday to Sunday 7am-8pm. On call service is provided from 8pm till 7am Monday to Sunday and all day on bank holidays. Participation in the on call rota is required once sufficient experience and competency is achieved.

If you are interested in working in our small friendly team please contact us or pop in for a visit.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a senior member of the neuroradiology nursing team you will demonstrate compassionate leadership and commitment to evidence-based high standard of nursing care.

We work closely with our anaesthetic colleagues as well as our colleagues from University of Oxford, stroke department and Neurosciences.

Scope of the role:

• Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
• Scrub and circulating nurse duties in our angiography suites.
• Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.
• To ensure that patients and relatives are given accurate information and advice on radiological procedures. Participate in the review and update of the patient information leaflets.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them, and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.
• Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of equipment used in specialty.
• Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a practice assessor and supervisor to nursing students.
• Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
• Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner.
• To anticipate day to day staffing problems and take appropriate action in conjunction with thedeputy sister, sister andmatron, to ensure good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• To take responsibility for managing and coordinating the angiography suites as required.

Person specification

• Minimum of 3 years registered nurse experience
• Degree level education
• 1 year radiology nursing experience

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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