Interventional Radiology Band 5 Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Luton, LU40DZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9418-25-1347 |
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The patient group consists of outpatients and inpatients from within every clinical area of the hospital receiving diagnostic and interventional radiological procedures. The department performs various vascular and non vascular procedures/surgical interventions in theatres (e.g. angioplasty, IVC filter, EVAR, thrombectomy, Nephrostomy, percutaneous biopsy, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drain/stenting (PTBD/S). More complex cases are performed under GA, there is a requirement for Nurse administered sedation for others. The IR team also work in the radiology department - CT and Ultrasound (for biopsies, drainages). The post holder will be required to circulate in vascular theatres. Combined surgical cases are performed in the theatre suite alongside the surgical theatre team. The department experiences continually changing lists, which are altered according to patient urgency and capacity, staff must have the ability to adapt to changing situations. The post holder will be involved in working in all of the above areas. Responsible for setting up the theatre/room and necessary equipment for a procedure, preparing sterile trolleys for procedures. The post holder will be expected to perform as a scrub nurse assisting the radiologist by preparing specialist equipment and handling and receiving it throughout procedures whilst anticipating the requirements of the operator. The scrub nurse must maintain the sterile field at all times. The circulating nurse will be responsible for monitoring the patient, providing the scrub nurse & operator with necessary sterile and specialist equipment, maintaining excellent documentation and administering medications and providing reassurance to the patient throughout the procedure. Communicate changes in patient condition. The sedating Nurse will monitor the patients condition, administer IV sedation, IV analgesics, antibiotics etc. To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding their assessment, care and treatment using a user centred care approach. Some patients may be anxious/distressed. Care for patients with barriers to communication, may lack capacity or whose first language is not English. To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care. To provide pre procedure information and what to expect to patients. We use an Integrated care pathway document to guide assessment and care of patients. Communicate with clinical areas about preparation and follow up care for patients. Recover interventional department patient post procedure and escort to wards/day case unit, give effective post procedure handover. Nurse led discharge of biopsy patients, following discharge criteria. Specialist knowledge is essential when experienced. To achieve IR/Theatre Nurse competences within designated time frame. All Nursing staff need to have a good knowledge of the intra-procedural equipment available. Adhere to the Radiation Safety and Protection Regulations IR(ME)R (2000) and the Health & safety at work act. Achieve and Maintain ILS (immediate life support) qualification. Achieve and maintain Blood transfusion competence. Achieve and maintain competence to use medical devices such as IV pumps, blood glucose monitor, coaguchek, obs machine, capnograph, PCA, hoist, bair hugger, fluid/contrast warmer, suction, oxygen, lithotripsy device, thrombectomy device, electric trolleys. To maintain accurate nursing records using appropriate documentation in accordance with the NMC recommendations and Trust guidelines. To flag issues with compliance/patients who may lack capacity for procedures Organise own workload to ensure efficiency. Participate in clinical audit and research as required. Safe medicines management including administering/ordering controlled drugs. With appropriate support and training supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care. Utilise & role model good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. To assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for all staff, patients and visitors and ensure that all equipment is in safe working order. Report malfunctioning equipment and remove from use. Participate in the implementation of new initiatives. Assist in the maintenance of stock and pharmacy stores. To ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records. To be responsible for reporting incidents and potential risks to the Nurse in charge/lead nurse. To act as an effective role model to all levels of staff. To assist with the orientation of new members of the team & students. Attend mandatory training and demonstrate a commitment to personal continuing professional development and actively participate in Performance Review/appraisal. To assist with the education of pre registration students and health care assistants in collaboration with the rest of the team. Assist in providing relevant health education and information for patients including advice and care on discharge. Contribute to a well motivated team who are committed to learning and improvement To always behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite. Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge, following SOPs and guidelines. The post holder is required to act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct with particular reference to limitations of competence and conduct. Accessing blood results and Nervecentre EPMA/patient clinical history & information, evolve patient records system, IPM patient management system, online rota system, Opera/theatre management system. Communicate with the Nurse in charge regarding patient condition, workload issues and personal development. Physical requirements: Frequent moving & handling of patients using PAT slides and slide sheets, hoist when necessary. Wearing lead aprons for radiation protection for much of the day often for long periods of time (2hrs+). Prolonged periods of standing particularly when scrubbed or circulating during procedures. Prolonged periods of concentration particularly when scrubbed for lengthy procedures. Dexterity to use wires/syringes/balloons/embolization coils/particles, stents etc. Exposure to radiation. Exposure to bodily fluids. Exposure to sharps.