Bank Radiology Nurse/OPDNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a Bank Nurse/OPD to help support our radiology service at Warwick Hospital.
This would be for a variety of procedures in Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and CT.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Interventional Radiology Team, supporting Radiologists and Radiographers undertaking complex radiological examinations. Promoting good working practices and ensuring high quality care is provide to all patients in the Radiology Department
Job description
CLINICAL
To work in the Interventional Room within the Radiology Department, supporting all members of the multi-disciplinary team
To be responsible for the administration of intra-venous (IV) medication as prescribed having undertaken the necessary training and competencies to do so
To ensure that the patient is monitored during their complex interventional examination
To ensure that all of the patients needs are continually assessed and appropriate care is given and recorded in their Healthcare Record
Following appropriate training you will be expected to scrub alongside the Consultant Radiologist for complex procedures, being able to interpret fluoroscopy images, anticipate the consultants needs and communicate any concerns or issues during often long and complex examinations
To monitor patients in Ultrasound (U/S), MRI, Fluoroscopy or CT Department following biopsy or drainage as required
To undertake all examinations and patient care to the highest standards of evidenced base care
To cannulate patients for IV contrast and pain relief when required
To catheterise adult patients for Micturating Cystograms
To act as the Radiology Department Lead for Infection Prevention, ensuring that Trust Policies and Procedures for Infection Prevention are adhered to. To undertake the following audits, the results of which should be reported at Radiology Department Meeting and their findings disseminated to staff and any changes in practice be identified and implemented:
Hand Hygiene Audit
Cleaning Audit
O2 and Suction Audit
To comply with procedures, protocols and policies of the Trust and in the Radiology Department, reporting any variances and critical incidents. Participate in reviews of departmental documentation, policies and procedures
To be responsible for clean, well equipped working environment at all times
Participate in ensuring that the stock and resources are replenished as required. Identifying any resource deficits and assist in identifying actions to resolve the deficit and including ordering of stock items.
To be responsible for reporting any faults or breakdowns to Section Lead
Participate in any extended day / on call / out of hours programme that is in operation or implemented in the future
To be responsible for monitoring and teaching clinical nursing skills to radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides.
Provide CPD sessions and teaching to the department.
Professional appearance at all times as per Trust Policy
EDUCATION/ DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
To participate in all Trust Statutory and Mandatory Training, be pro-active with personal development including the maintenance of a professional portfolio
To participate in undertaking staff appraisals
To assist and supervise Student Nurses, Student Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers where required for patient care modules
To be responsible for the clinical training of Radiographic Aides and Assistant Practitioners when required in clinical processes
To accept responsibility for own professional registration and practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Provide an environment conducive to learning
COMMUNICATION
Possess excellent communication skills and be aware of how both verbal and nonverbal communication can be interpreted by others
Maintenance of all patient documentation as per departmental protocols and Radiology Information System.
To be able to maintain good working relationships with radiologists, radiographers, departmental support and clerical staff, ward and out-patient staff
To liaise with ward staff, patients and carers and have the ability to explain day to day procedures and respond to queries about the examinations at the appropriate level
MANAGERIAL
To manage own workload on a daily basis
To assist in Ultrasound Department, MRI and / or CT Department when workload permits to aide smooth running of session
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE (POLICIES, COMPLAINTS, HEALTH & SAFETY)
To adhere to all safety regulations with regards Health and Safety, COSHH and Ionising Radiation Regulations
To work within and adhere to Trust Standards and Operational Policies relating to the Radiology Department
To participate in audit programmes as designated by Lead Radiographers
The post-holder must at all times maintain the confidentiality of all patient data including electronic data in line with the Data Protection Act
Ensure that all staff consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents / near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of patient care
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The post-holder will be required to wear a lead apron for long periods of time during examinations
Warwick Radiology Department will be the base initially but rotating through Stratford Radiology Department when new department is developed further as required
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
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