Job Title: Registered Nurse Radiology
Trust: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Canterbury
Pay Rates: Day £18.01 per hour
Sat/Nights £23.53 per hour
Sun/Bank Hols £28.96 per hour
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday. 08.30 - 16.30 or 09.00 - 17.00
About the Trust
As one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) has five hospital sites and numerous community clinics, providing teaching and training to doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. EKHUFT also has a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in urology, kidney disease, and vascular services.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a Registered Nurse Radiology in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
What you can add:
* The Radiology nursing team provide an invaluable service supporting patients undergoing Radiology guided procedures across the Trust's three acute hospital sites.
* While previous Radiology nursing experience is preferable, full induction and training will be provided.
* The main duties of the role will be supporting consultant Radiologists undertaking radiologically guided procedures (Ultrasound and CT guided procedures - Biopsies and drainages), patient care and management while in the Radiology department and handover to the ward/discharge post procedure.
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions.
* Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests.
* Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.
* Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years.
* Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
* IV Cannulation.
* Clinical management of patients.
* Familiar with supporting aseptic technique procedures.
* Pre-assessment of patients prior to procedures.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £18.01-£28.96 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift.
* 12 hour shift.
* 8 hour shift.
* Day shift.
* Monday to Friday.
* Night shift.
* Weekend availability.
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred).
* NMC (required).
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: M0042-24-5070
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