Job summary The Interventional Scrub Practitioner (ISP) will be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical advanced assistance as a member of the Interventional Radiology Team. The ISP will demonstrate effective leadership skills and promote and encourage teamwork. The ISP will work closely with senior staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the Radiology Interventional Team. The ISP will lead and participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. The ISP will be able to manage own workload, plan the work of others and work autonomously. The ISP will practice within their Professional Code of Conduct and provide high quality care to patients undergoing procedures within Interventional Radiology and adhere to and understand all Trust and local policies and procedures. The ISP will be flexible in their approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training. Main duties of the job 1. Coordinate and manage Interventional procedures. Liaise with consultants and anaesthetists to assess requirements for future procedure lists and ensure those requirements are met. 2. To perform as a competent ISP following competency based assessments appropriate to knowledge and training. 3. Take the lead with planning, delivering and evaluation of patient care. 4. Supervision of all grades of staff within the sphere of authority, acting as a clinical lead and expert to junior, unqualified and less experienced staff. 5. Participate in the process of recruitment, selection and retention of staff 6. Working with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team following local policies, protocols and standards 7. Adhere to safety rules to protect staff and patients when undergoing imaging procedures in accordance of trust policies. 8. To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing for staff, patients and their relatives/ carers. 9. Awareness of the effective management of resources within the department 10. Participate in clinical trials, audit and research when required Contribute to the implementation and development of services. About us The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009. With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 160-6710688 Job locations The Walton Centre Lower lane Liverpool L9 7LJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Operating Department Practice RN - 1 ST level Registration with Nursing, Midwifery Council Anaesthetic qualification / scrub, recovery or interventional experience Mentorship qualification or currently working towards. Desirable Degree in related Health Care Studies PQF theatre modules as part of degree pathway Post reg. study in Neuroscience specific area Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of supporting students / learners in practice Significant experience in a related area (scrub, anaesthetics and interventional) Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of achievements in previous posts Demonstrate a multi-skilled clinical approach. Proven ability to deliver high standards of care. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding. Excellent organizational skills. Computer literacy Desirable Previous Interventional Radiology experience Experienced in delivering care in the following areas: MRI Suite Recovery Invasive Radiological Techniques Skills & Attributes Essential Demonstrable commitment to teaching and staff development Knowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the role Evidence of Professional and Personal Development Liaise confidently and effectively with other disciplines Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate An understanding of Resource Management Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing situations and to support staff in these types of situations Desirable Ability to prioritise work/people Experience with organisational change Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Operating Department Practice RN - 1 ST level Registration with Nursing, Midwifery Council Anaesthetic qualification / scrub, recovery or interventional experience Mentorship qualification or currently working towards. Desirable Degree in related Health Care Studies PQF theatre modules as part of degree pathway Post reg. study in Neuroscience specific area Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of supporting students / learners in practice Significant experience in a related area (scrub, anaesthetics and interventional) Evidence of continuing professional development. Evidence of achievements in previous posts Demonstrate a multi-skilled clinical approach. Proven ability to deliver high standards of care. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding. Excellent organizational skills. Computer literacy Desirable Previous Interventional Radiology experience Experienced in delivering care in the following areas: MRI Suite Recovery Invasive Radiological Techniques Skills & Attributes Essential Demonstrable commitment to teaching and staff development Knowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the role Evidence of Professional and Personal Development Liaise confidently and effectively with other disciplines Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate An understanding of Resource Management Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing situations and to support staff in these types of situations Desirable Ability to prioritise work/people Experience with organisational change 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust Address The Walton Centre Lower lane Liverpool L9 7LJ Employer's website https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)