Band 6 Sister/Charge NurseNHS

Job summary

Are you interested in becoming a Senior Nurse in Interventional Radiology (IR)? We have a fantastic opportunity in an exciting, forward-thinking environment!

We are a busy department, providing a wide range of clinical support services. We are at the forefront of innovative radiological interventions.

IR currently runs a weekday service across two sites and 24 hour on call service including weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, enthusiastic Senior Nurse. The successful candidate will make an important contribution to the care and management of all patients requiring diagnostic or interventional procedures. You will work closely with the senior sister, multidisciplinary team and Matron to promote continued development and to deliver a high standard of care and positive patient experience whilst being responsive to the needs of other clinical directorates.

You will provide clinical leadership and role modelling within the clinical area and provide direction and support to more junior staff.

The applicant must be a registered nurse with significant experience in IR at Band 5, have completed a post registration course relevant to this field or that are transferable and hold a mentorship qualification. The ideal candidate must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show keen interest in the future development of the profession and IR.

For further information please contact Sr D. Terry 0121 424 53810

Main duties of the job

*Ensure highest standard of patient care, including assessment of complex/specialist conditions.

*Provide specialist care & advice to patients undergoing IR procedures.

*Appropriate assistance & delivery of screening procedures for diagnostic & interventional purposes.

*Appropriate technique for intravascular, cannulation & injection to enable patients to receive complex drug therapies e.g. treatment of terminally ill.

*Administration of intravenous drug regimens & monitoring of patient observations.

*Acceptance and screening of direct referral from medical staff for patients undergoing a specialist interventional procedure.

*Participate in new innovative practices/techniques/equipment.

*In depth knowledge and advice of new minimally invasive technologies/devices including preparation and deployment techniques to patients/junior staff.

*Administration and monitoring of contrast, sedation & analgesia.

*Deputise for the Lead Radiology Sister and line manage the team in their absence.

*Organise the department workload efficiently, including appropriate use of resources and planning off duties 6 weeks in advance.

*Liaise with the Superintendent Radiographer regarding nursing staff issues e.g. sickness, annual leave, time owing and HR issues in the absence of the Radiology Sister.

*Assist the implementation of effective systems and processes for infection control management and relevant audits.

*Participate in annual performance appraisal and undertake training to appraise junior staff.

Job description

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About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.