The Radiology nursing team is currently looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the team; the successful candidate will need to be a dynamic, enthusiastic individual. While previous Radiology nursing experience is preferable, full induction and training will be provided. We encourage and give staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies within this speciality.
The Radiology nursing team provide an invaluable service supporting patients undergoing Radiology guided procedures across the Trusts three acute hospital sites. We work closely with multiple specialities, GPs, consultants and other hospital departments.
· Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented.
· Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
· Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
· Undertake nursing assessments competently.
· Act as the identified nurse for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
· Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.
· Regularly take charge of the Radiology Nursing Department in the absence of a more senior member of staff.
· Demonstrate leadership in progressing the patient pathway.
· Act as the patients’ advocate.
· Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
· Participate in taking an active role in planning effective and timely patient pathway through Radiology.
· Contribute to monitoring of quality improvement metrics to measure quality of care
· Identify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
To provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the nursing team across East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs, currently within Radiological services most of the service needs falls between Monday – Friday and within core hours of 8-6. Radiology Staff nurse’s provide sound knowledge and assist in a variety of clinical procedures working with both in and outpatients and utilise a multitude of skills from scrub Nurse working within aseptic technique guidelines to pre-procedure pre-clerking and medication advice.
Professional
· Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
· Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented.
· Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
· Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
· Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction withRadiology nurse manager.
· Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
· Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
Clinical
· Undertake nursing assessments competently.
· Act as the identified nurse for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
· Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.
· Regularly take charge of the Radiology Nursing Department in the absence of a more senior member of staff.
· Demonstrate leadership in progressing the patient pathway.
· Act as the patients’ advocate.
· Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
· Participate in taking an active role in planning effective and timely patient pathway through Radiology.
· Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.
· Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control prevention to all staff, visitors and patients.
· Work in accordance with the Health Act (2006) and comply with national and
local infection control policies and procedures and any other related infection prevention policies or procedures.
· Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift when in charge.
Research and Training
· Assist in developing a research and evidence-based approach to all nursing practice linking with Trust-wide colleagues.
· Seek opportunities to create changes, which will enhance standards of care and practice.
· Help to facilitate the development of reflective practice.
· Participate in research projects within the ward/unit
· Participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials / programmes to promote professional development.
· Provide training and support to new and junior staff in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
· Act as mentor to student nurses and / or NVQ assessor
Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Patient Experience
· Contribute to monitoring of quality improvement metrics to measure quality of care
· Identify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors.
· Assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints in relation to patient care, reporting to the ward/unit manager
· Monitor all aspects of clinical governance locally including clinical incident reporting.
· Regularly assess and act on the views of patients, relatives and staff about the standards of care experienced by recipients of the service.
· Involve patients in their care and ensure their understanding of procedures within Radiology.
Management
· Remain ‘cost aware’ and utilise equipment and resources in a cost effective way.
· Make recommendations where it is evident that appropriate changes may improve efficiency.
· Be aware of the sickness / absence control procedures and participate in any initiatives to reduce sickness absence.
· Participate in department meetings when required and join the ‘exchange of information’ necessary to be involved in decision making processes at the relevant level.
· Keep abreast of relevant information which may affect your area of responsibility and act as a resource for other members of the team, acting as a link nurse where appropriate
· Act as an innovator for the department to facilitate the provision of a flexible and responsive nursing service.
Personal Development
· To keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively.
· Develop and maintain a professional portfolio
· Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
· To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line manager
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Mar 2025