University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our busy unit working in the Imaging Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and will work within areas of the department including CT, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, and Fluoroscopy.
The Radiology Department also has a second base at Princess Royal Hospital and you will be required to rotate to our Imaging Department there when needed. The main role, however, is at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
You will be an important part of the multidisciplinary team. Radiology experience is desirable but not essential and training will be provided for all areas.
UHSussex NHS Trust is an acute teaching hospital. Our aim is to provide care and treatment of the highest standard, leading edge teaching and research, pioneer new techniques, continually improving our service.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide professional, direct care to patients showing an awareness of the department objectives and philosophy of care.
2. To participate in the development of junior staff and assist in the research activities in the unit.
3. Adhere strictly to all UHSussex NHS Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
4. To ensure optimum use of resources whilst providing high quality nursing care.
5. Adhere to the Unit Philosophy for patient care to maintain and improve safe holistic care which meets the needs of individual patients.
6. To work in accordance with all UHSussex NHS Trust policies and protocols.
7. To participate in emergency medical situations in accordance with policies and procedures in the absence of medical support.
8. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills, accuracy and implementation of the tools and materials.
9. Responsible for the safe use of equipment.
10. Responsible for maintaining stock control and also security of stock.
11. Support and inform family members who often accompany patients for both elective and emergency procedures.
12. Liaise with referring doctors and ward staff to ensure pre and post procedural care is completed.
13. Prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient during the procedure.
14. Be able to identify potential complications of various drugs used during the procedure, including contrast medium.
15. Participate in the planning of the procedure and the management of the procedural list.
16. Assess, plan and implement the total care of the conscious or conscious-sedated patient, including monitoring vital signs and administering sedation.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
* Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd level)
* Current registration with NMC
Knowledge / Experience
* Previous experience of nursing care.
* Understanding of a range of clinical procedures and practices which require expertise within a specialty, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
* Previous medical / surgical ward experience.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
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