Main area: Radiology
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent (On call will be a requirement of this post)
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 287-DSS-521-24
Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/12/2024 23:59
Senior Registered Nurse Interventional Theatres
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Radiology Nurse who can demonstrate good leadership and clinical skills to join our friendly team. These posts will initially be based on the Royal site, with a potential requirement for cross site rotation to Aintree in the future.
You will undertake and oversee the assessment, development, implementation, evaluation, and delivery of nursing care for a wide variety of patients in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
You will be expected to lead a nursing team, setting a professional example while providing a high standard of patient care at all times. The post holders will regularly take overall charge of the Intervention Radiology unit in the absence of the Lead nurse, driving forward evidence-based practice and ensuring that the team provides optimum care efficiently, effectively, and safely.
The post holders will require IR experience or evidence of leadership and will be responsible for their own professional development, using in-service training to gain further skills and knowledge. You will be responsible for many aspects of staff management, including staff development, assessment of competence, and compliance with all HR policies and guidelines.
This is a full-time role, and hours will be worked between 08:00-17:00 hrs Monday to Friday. Flexibility within these hours will be required, as will a commitment to the On Call rota.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Interventional Lead Nurse in the running of the IR unit by participating in the following:
* Co-ordinate the shift by dealing with queries and prioritising patient care while working collaboratively with other specialties.
* Prepare patients prior to their procedure by participating within a liaison role.
* Participate within the IR theatres to ensure a safe and effective running of the service, including the scrub practitioner, administration of conscious sedation, and monitoring the patient’s condition and vital signs.
* Support junior members of staff in and out of working hours.
* Provide mentorship for all Allied Health professionals, students, and newly qualified nurses.
* Appraise junior staff and help support their development.
* Promote an effective working environment by collaborating with Radiographers and Radiologists.
* Be involved in audit to promote best practice.
Observe the Ionising Radiations Regulations 17 and the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 and the Local rules.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL
1. Under the direction of the senior nurse, provide high quality evidence-based care for patients requiring interventional procedures.
2. Provide continuity of care through consultation with ward staff, the patient and/or carers, and other health care professionals ensuring the patient’s needs are met.
3. Provide both written and oral information for patients regarding their treatment plan as required.
4. Collect, collate, and report information and maintain accurate patient records.
5. Include the patient in the planning and delivery of care through pre-assessment.
6. Be knowledgeable of all the procedures, specialist equipment, drugs used, and aftercare.
7. Provide specialist knowledge and advice to patients, carers, ward staff, and other healthcare professionals.
8. Participate in the on-call rota.
9. Establish effective communication with patients, relatives, and other health care professionals.
10. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
11. Admit and discharge day-case patients ensuring they have relevant advice and aftercare information.
12. Read and comply with IR(ME)R 2000.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
1. Work with all staff to ensure the smooth running of theatres and take charge (in collaboration with other disciplines) in the absence of senior colleagues or when requested to do so by the senior nurse.
2. Contribute to the orientation of new staff members using a structured programme and in collaboration with the senior staff.
3. Co-ordinate the day to day running of theatres and organise the nursing care for the healthcare team.
4. Supervise junior staff and contribute to their education and development.
5. Contribute to the development of services.
6. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
7. Monitor and maintain health, safety, and security of self and others.
Please see attached JD for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
* RGN
* ENB998 / equivalent
Experience
* Demonstrable post-registration experience in acute settings.
* Demonstrable experience / Successful completion of preceptorship training in interventional theatres.
Skills
* Audit
* Excellent written/verbal communication and documentation skills.
* Ability to assess, plan, and implement care.
* Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to mentor other staff.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Liz Anderson
Job title: Unit Coordinator Interventional Radiology
Email address: elizabeth.anderson@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0151 706 5401
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