An opportunity has arisen to develop or consolidate your knowledge and skills as a Band 6 Interventional Nurse in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, predominantly based at Maidstone Hospital, although cross site working is expected. Diagnostic Imaging provides a wide range of Patient services within multiple Imaging modalities, including X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology.
You will be required to foster good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary department. You should be approachable with good leadership and communication skills. You should also be self-motivated and have excellent time management skills.
We also welcome applications from junior B5 nurses who would like to work towards developing skills in these areas to meet B6 competencies in the future.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate who has broad experience in a hospital environment and can demonstrate high quality of Patient care. The role is challenging and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of safe, quality care to Patients undergoing Interventional procedures.
You will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills, as part of your ongoing personal and professional development. Ideally, you will have experience in Radiology, Cardiology, A&E, Theatre / Recovery or ITU / HDU, although other experience will also be considered. Training in Interventional Radiology Nursing will be given and it is expected that competencies will be completed within one year of joining the Team.
Hours to be worked between 08:00 -18:00 Monday to Friday (flexibility within these hours will be required and duties will vary each week with 75% of time spent in Interventional Radiography).
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 1st level registration - Registered Nurse
* Preparing Facilitator of Practice Based Learning and Assessment or ENB 998 equivalent
* BLS/ ILS
* ENB R50 or equivalent
* ENB N10 or equivalent
* ALS
Experience
* Understanding of the nurse's role and responsibilities in patient assessment and management
* Current Trust Mandatory Training
* Cannulation
* IV drug administration
* Experience in cardiac nursing/CCU/ITU/A&E
* Understanding of and adherence to IR(ME)R 2017 and Local Rules
* Training and experience in radiology nursing.
* Able to undertake and interpret 12 Lead ECG's.
* Venepuncture
Skills
* Basic I.T. skills
* Manage own workload
* Able to prioritise
* Good interpersonal skills
* To be able to work as part of a multi-professional team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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