Staff Nurse

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stalybridge seeks an Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse – Band 5. This role involves assisting Radiologists during procedures and providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse qualification and have a commitment to compassionate care. The position offers opportunities for ongoing training and development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and home electronics

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and professionalism.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiologists during interventional procedures.
• Provide patient care pre, peri, and post procedure.
• Engage with patients and their families regarding treatment.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse – Band 5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse within our motivated and well established Interventional team. Due to the diversity of patients who attend for treatment the successful applicant will be caring for a wide range of patients of all ages from Emergency, Medical, Surgical and urological specialties.

This dynamic department includes a wide range of x-ray, CT and Ultrasound guided diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. The unique and varied nature of the specialty means that there is always something new and interesting to learn.

The Interventional Radiology team is formed of a small team of nurses that care for patients attending for interventional procedures pre, peri and post procedure making sure that the patient is safe, comfortable and supported.

We understand that starting a new role is a big step and we are committed to supporting you, both during this transition and after. We will endeavour to support you in all aspects of your role, from day-to-day management of patients to providing bespoke training for your continuing development.

The Interventional Radiology nurse will assist Radiologists during interventional procedures. The nurse will also care for the patient during the procedure, including the initial assessment, the plan of care, administering medication, checking pathology results, and reviewing the patient's medical history.

The post holder should have an attitude based on strong nursing values and an overall commitment to provide patients and their families with care that is first and foremost based on a culture of compassion, professionalism and respect.

They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme