Enhanced Practice Radiology Nurse | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, M20 4BX |
| Company: | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6428342/413-84029-CSSS-LS |
Summary
An excellent development opportunity has arisen in the interventional radiology department for a highly motivated, experienced radiology nurse to progress into an enhanced practice role. The position is a full time, permanent post, 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 18.00.
The radiology department at The Christie is a busy department undertaking many varied examinations, scans and procedures. Our service delivery includes a wide range of fluoroscopic guided procedures, including vascular procedures, stenting, gastrostomy insertion, biopsies and drainages. Our interventional service is part of the integrated procedures unit where we have a general purpose fluoroscopy room, a dedicated vascular room and an ultrasound room for interventional procedures. The interventional service is constantly expanding with the introduction of new innovative procedures.
The post holder will be accountable for the overall provision of excellent care within radiology and act as an effective role model, leading, coordinating and supporting staff. In addition to delivering a clinical commitment, fulfilling the scrub, circulating and recovery nurse/ ODP roles as well as organising the patient’s pre, peri and post procedure care, the post holder will be responsible for providing managerial support to the department and leading patient services.
• Autonomously perform fluoroscopic guided nephrostomy exchanges and Nasogastric tube insertions and provide post-procedure clinical reports for these procedures
• Provide specialist advice to patients and all wards and departments within the Trust regarding complex interventional procedures and care of radiologically placed devices, including leading the gastrostomy drop-in clinic.
• Autonomously review and advise inpatient ward areas on the management of chest drains.
• To undertake the role of scrub practitioner during interventional procedures.
• To perform the advanced role of seditionist during interventional procedures.
• To recover patients following the administration of sedation.
• Manage emergency situations in accordance with the ALS algorithm.
• Lead pre-assessment clinic for a wide variety of interventional procedures to deliver pre-procedural care, advice and information for patients- includes taking delegated consent.
• Autonomous provision of the practitioner-led gastrostomy drop in service.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Communication
Obtain delegated consent from patients. Requires providing and receiving information regarding complex interventional radiology procedures and potential risks, where there may be barriers to understanding, and issues are sensitive, requiring persuasive, empathic, reassurance skills with patients and relatives, due to nature of oncology work.
Ensure high level communication with medical and nursing personnel in all wards and departments concerning, patient history clinical procedures, and pre / post procedural care. With particular focus on the care and ongoing management of inpatients with chest drains insitu.
Participate in staff meetings as required and put forward proposals that may enhance quality of care and service provision.
Report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and, under direction of the senior nurse, complete accurate statements and reports.
Knowledge, training and experience
Professional qualifications and experience as outlined in person specification.
Thorough working knowledge of interventional radiology procedures with particular focus on Nephrostomy exchanges, naso-gastric tube insertions and chest drain management.
Able to work as an autonomous clinical practitioner and maintain a high standard of nursing care, acting as a professional role model to others.
Ensure a full working knowledge of all equipment in use in clinical area (excluding x-ray equipment), including endoscopy equipment, bi-spectral index monitoring, and specialist interventional devices.
Wide knowledge of all medication used in the radiology department.
Continually develop specialist knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical area through appropriate training and courses of study and maintaining a personal development plan.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Independently responsible for reviewing previous reports and imaging in relation to chest drains, nephrostomies and nasogastric tubes and make recommendations for the care and management of these devices.
Independently responsible for assessing patient condition during procedures, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, and suitability for transfer.
Be able to identify emergency situations. Lead and direct other members of the team in managing such situations.
Respond quickly with regard to hazards such as blood products and sharps, and ionising radiation, including live radiation sources.
Adhere to the statutory and mandatory regulations of the radiation protection policies.
Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care, using professional judgement to implement improvements.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jul 2024
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