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Interventional Radiology Senior Staff Nurse/ODP Band 6 SECONDMENT
| Posting date: | 06 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 5AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9193-25-0018 |
Summary
Are you interested in becoming a senior nurse within the Interventional Radiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital? A different type of nursing Interventional radiology is a form of image-guided surgery thats developing rapidly and is an area of nursing that is challenging, different and immensely satisfying. Do you enjoy the technical aspects of nursing and are enthusiastic about providing high quality of patient care? We are offering a fantastic career opportunity in an exciting, forward thinking environment that is developing rapidly. The IR Team is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic senior nurse to join the department. The applicant must be a registered nurse with significant experience in any of the following clinical areas Angiography, CT, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Scrubbing, and Recovery. The ideal candidate must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of the nursing profession within interventional radiology. As a senior nurse you will work collaboratively with Radiologists, Radiographers, and Anaesthetists ensuring optimum care is provided across all services. You will positively impact on the experience of patients and carers by providing a high standard of clinical care. We are also looking for a forward thinking, organised individual with excellent communication skills and a positive approach to change. The department offers an out of hours on call service, which all nurses are required to be part of. Additionally, you will be expected to take on the role of shift coordinator on a day to day basis, which is a key element of the senior nurse role and therefore the applicant must be in possession of good clinical leadership skills and is able to act as a role model who will provide direction and support to junior staff. An informal visit to the department is highly recommended, to engage in this exciting area of nursing. The I.R. department operates Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00 (no bank holidays).. For an informal discussion or for further details please contact Sarah Barry Interventional Radiology on 0118 322 6727, email sarah.barry@royalberkshire.nhs.uk