As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients. The post holder has responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance, and may be required to work in any of the departments associated within the Directorate.
Responsible for setting up the IR room for a procedure/ assisting with pre op anaesthetic/ acting as scrub nurse for radiologist/ recovering patient post procedure. Very busy interventional radiology department with continually changing lists, which are altered according to urgency and capacity. The post holder will be expected to communicate and liaise with the patient, their relatives and the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of care. The post holder will be expected to communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of care in the ward areas. Communicate with the Junior Sister and in charge regarding patient condition, workload issues and personal development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to perform as a scrub nurse assisting the radiologist by preparing specialist equipment and handling and receiving it throughout procedures whilst anticipating the requirements of the operator. As the circulating nurse you will be responsible for monitoring the patient’s condition, administering required intravenous (IV) medication including IV sedation, IV analgesia. The circulating nurse is also responsible for providing the scrub nurse with necessary sterile and specialist equipment. All nursing staff needs to have a good knowledge of the specialist equipment available. Recover patient post procedure. Specialist knowledge is essential with experience plus related specialist course and training preferred. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to including Radiation Safety and Protection Regulations IR(ME)R (2000) and the Health & safety at work act. To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment aiming towards a user centred care approach. To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation in accordance with the NMC recommendations and Trust guidelines. To assist in the smooth running of patient flow through the department.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication.
Education and professional qualifications
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills and aptitudes
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to work well within a team
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Knowledge of risk management
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- To be flexible, approachable and respectful
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
Royal Free World Class Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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.
£36,943 to £44,900 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS
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