Job Summary
Are you looking to join a team who are passionate to deliver excellence in providing innovative and advance healthcare system in a specialised setting?
If yes, whether you wanted to start your nursing career in radiology or looking for an opportunity to be part of this cohesive unit to further your experience and skills in Imaging then find out more how we can develop and invest in you.
The Imaging Department at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospital comprises of an Interventional suite, CT, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, DEXA, Mammography and plain film radiography. The MRI service is provided on site by Alliance Medical Limited. There are Imaging Departments at both Ashford and St Peters Hospital and so will require cross site working.
We are currently seeking applications from committed registered nurses with an interest in radiology to join our friendly, motivated, and supportive team. We are also looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to deliver all aspects of nursing care during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
We can offer you the opportunity to work in different clinical areas within our division and modalities in the department including CT, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, IR, Recovery and Pre-assessment.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic Imaging team which includes, Radiologists, Radiographers, Nurses, Clerical and Radiology Department Assistants.
Main duties of the job
The role includes scrub and circulating procedures in interventional room which includes assisting with angiograms, angioplasties, embolization, drainages, biopsies and PICC line insertions to name a few. You will also need to support and participate in other areas in the department including recovery, pre-assessment, admission, and discharge. With further training and competencies, the role includes involvement in administration of intravenous conscious sedation and advance monitoring of patients during procedures. You will also be involved in the care and management of both inpatient and outpatient requiring ultrasound and CT guided procedures.
As a part of your role, there will be an opportunity to develop skills in cannulation and venepuncture. You will also be expected to participate in on-call rotation after completion of your competency pack.
About Us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Date posted
28 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum inc. HCAS, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-NM8987-MH
Job locations
Ashford and St Peters hospital
Guildford road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ideally, you should have a flexible approach to work, be an excellent communicator and work well within the multi-disciplinary team. You should have relevant experience at Band 5 level, ideally within a Radiology, Theatre or A&E environment. In return, you will be given the opportunity to advance your practice through continuous professional development.
There is a requirement to participate in the nursing on call Rota once training and competency has been completed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* NMC Registered
Desirable
* Interventional Radiology nursing course
* Conscious sedation competency
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience, at least 6 months of which must be in an acute environment
Desirable
* Supervisory experience
* Experience in Imaging, Theatre or Recovery
Knowledge Essential
* Specialist knowledge of all aspects of nursing practice and service delivery
* Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these
Desirable
* Understanding of Trust HR Policy and Practice
Skills Essential
* You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
* You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
* Ability to apply research into practice
Desirable
* A real desire to achieve goals through integrating the work of team members.
* Prepared to take responsibility in decision making when required and accept responsibility for outcomes
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.
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
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ashford and St Peters hospital
Guildford road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr