Job Overview The post holder will work within NMC Professional Codes of Conduct and Professional Guidelines to assist Consultant Radiologists, other specialist clinicians and fellow nursing professionals during Diagnostic, Interventional and Therapeutic procedures, maintaining care and dignity of patients at all times. You will provide nursing care, advice and information regarding procedures/treatment with patients attending the department also explaining alternative treatment available. Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times. You will be required to complete a competency framework, gaining knowledge and skills in the clinical area. Once deemed competent, the post holder will be able to scrub independently. With the relevant training, you will assist during diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures. You will undertake observations of patients receiving Radiology procedures, acting on any changes or deterioration in patient condition. During examination procedures, you will administer any additional sedation or other appropriate medication drugs under the direction of the Radiologist. Assist in therapeutic treatments, with limited supervision. Carry out subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, intravenous drug administration and cannulation. You will be attending emergency procedures/treatment and providing specialist advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare staff regarding clinical procedures and interventions within Radiology. Main duties of the job You will be expected: to plan your own day to day activities and allocate tasks to Healthcare Support Workers and Radiology Helper staff within the Department. Provide help and instruction to other members of staff within the Directorate, being approachable, empathic and supportive. Assist the Clinical Nurse in investigating complaints and concerns. Identify and record any untoward or clinical incidents, using DATIX system in a timely manner. Participate in auditing, supporting and implementing any necessary changes in relation to patient care by participating in research and evidence-based practice. Share own judgmental skills in the delivery of patient care, making suggestions towards service improvement. Communicate with ward staff about preparation procedures needed before examinations, ensuring the instructions are conveyed clearly and understood by the ward staff. Relay confidential patient condition related information to colleagues, other hospital Departments and, on occasions, external organisations. Communicate sensitive information relating to clinical procedures with patients, providing reassurance when explaining what will happen throughout the procedure. Patients may be hard of hearing, elderly, confused or have learning difficulties, and the post holder will need to overcome these barriers using tact, empathy and negotiation skills. Working for our organisation Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable). 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