Staff Nurse (Radiology)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

To ensure optimum use of resources whilst providing high quality nursing care. Adhere to the Unit Philosophy for patient care to maintain and improve safe holistic care which meets the needs of individual patients.

To work in accordance with all UHSussex NHS Trust policies and protocols. To participate in emergency medical situations in accordance with policies and procedures in the absence of medical support. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills, accuracy and implementation of the tools and materials.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the safe use of equipment
• Responsible for maintaining stock control and also security of stock
• Support and inform family members who often accompany patients for both elective and emergency procedures
• Liaise with referring doctors and ward staff to ensure pre and post procedural care is completed
• Prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient during the procedure
• Be able to identify potential complications of various drugs used during the procedure, including contrast medium
• Participate in the planning of the procedure and the management of the procedural list
• Assess, plan and implement the total care of the conscious or conscious-sedated patient

This includes the monitoring of pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation and administration of sedation and documentation.