Registered Nurse/Odp/Interventional Radiology Paramedic

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Norwich; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your

Free Park and Ride service direct to N

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Support in career development

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes including LE

Zusammenfassung

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is seeking Nurses, ODPs or Paramedics to join the Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR). The role offers a structured induction with supernumerary status for the first six weeks and a supportive learning environment with an in-house Clinical Nurse Educator.

We value work-life balance and flexible working. You will work in a 16-bed recovery area and operating theatre settings, supporting radiology teams across procedures and

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register, or ODP or Paramedic on the HCPC register.
• Recent experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Ability to uphold NHS PRIDE values.

Aufgaben

• Provide high quality peri- and post-procedure nursing care in a 7-day service.
• Support delivery of safe, holistic patient care in radiology procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality and data integrity.
• Carry out responsibilities within professional codes of conduct and Trust policies.
• Support in on-call arrangements and flexible working patterns.

Kenntnisse

NMC/HCPC registration

Acute hospital experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

The Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR) at the NNUH are looking for Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners or Paramedics to join our team to further develop and progress your career. We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a unique team in a highly patient-focused role to collaborate with colleagues on shaping and developing patient service to put us at the cutting edge of IR developments as we grow as a team. NCIR aims to recruit, nurture and develop talent through our in-house specialist training programs with supernumerary status for the first six weeks. Previous interventional or scrub experience is not required as you will have a robust program of induction supporting your continuous professional development by the experienced NCIR team. Radiology Nursing has a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator and we often provide teaching sessions for all staff to support skill progression. We value work-life balance and support flexible working. We are a friendly team from a mix of professional backgrounds, our aim is to continue to provide high levels of patient satisfaction, which can be attributed to the level of care provided to our patients whilst in the department.

Main duties of the job

NCIR comprises of a 16-bed recovery multi-disciplinary service for elective patients, inpatients and emergencies, with four state of the art theatre suites which aim to provide minimally invasive procedures using advanced radiological image guidance (x-rays, ultrasound and CT). As part of our team, you will work alongside Nurses, ODPs, Paramedics, Radiographers, Radiologists and Radiology Support Workers, as well as theatre teams from Vascular to Obstetrics. The NCIR is committed to provide every patient with a high standard of safe patient care. This role involves a combination of working within both recovery setting and a theatre environment. Recovery - You will be providing individualized patient care peri and post procedure. You will be managing patient admission to the area, undertaking our safety check lists prior to their interventional procedure, giving premedication, assessing fitness for procedure and escalating to the Radiologist, when necessary. Post procedure you will be caring for the patient assessing their NEWS2, pain score and reviewing surgical sites before escorting the patients to the ward or discharging them home. Theatre - You will be assisting the Radiologist by surgically scrubbing alongside them or supporting the patient throughout the procedure by observing their NEWS2, assessing pain and administering medication such as analgesia and/or conscious sedation.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park and Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who has the want and the passion to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, and to consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence. We operate a seven day a week service from 07:30-18:30 Monday to Friday, providing an On-Call service commitment every day from 18:30-07:30 and all weekend. You are required to live within 30 minutes of the NNUH when On-Call. Full time and Part time hours available. To support this innovative service, please send in an application today! We welcome informal visits to our department or contact us if you have any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support your application completion via our recruitment team.

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC / Health and Care Council Professions Code of Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate pre-, peri- and post-procedure care to Radiology patients and to liaise with other disciplines and departments over that care.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care by acting as a professional role model to others.
• To adhere to the statutory and mandatory regulations of the radiation protection policies.
• Implement effective assessment and delegation of workload to more junior members of staff.
• Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Maintain accurate records of all care given.
• Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
• To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. Systems will include Soliton.
• To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
• To develop the necessary skills to be independent with Cannulation and Venepuncture.
• To develop the necessary skills to be competent in intravenous medication administration e.g. Conscious Sedation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical and nursing personnel, all supporting services, appropriate hospital departments and wards.
• To ensure the safe custody, supply and administration of drugs and therapeutic substances in accordance with Trust and department policies.
• To organise safe transfer from in-patient areas to the Radiology department.
• To act as the patients advocate.
• To promptly deal with equipment failure in accordance with trust procedure.
• Ensure own practice is up to date and evidence based and demonstrate an awareness of current, relevant research.
• Ensure a full working knowledge of all equipment in use in clinical area excluding x-ray equipment.
• To liaise with the senior sister/charge nurse regarding annual leave and changes of duty times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register, ODP or Paramedic on the Health and Care Professions Council register

Desirable

• Mentorship preparation programme (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
• Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
• Working towards a health related degree

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/

Contact: Radiology Sister Jenni Martin, [e-mail], 01603286690

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 234-26-E1244