Following the expansion of our Interventional Radiology (IR) service, we are excited to build our pioneer IR nursing workforce at the new Royal Marsden IR Unit in Sutton. We are looking to recruit an experienced IR nurse or any experienced nurse leader with transferable skills that can be evidenced as outlined in the job description.
The role would initially involve supporting and co-ordinating 4 sessions every Tuesday and Thursday with plans to further open additional sessions Monday through Friday.
The role would have a split of 60% clinical and 40% management function during the initial phase of the project until the department is fully operational.
The successful applicant will be expected to rotate through the different clinical areas within IR and demonstrate the required clinical skills. Shifts are allocated according to service needs every Tuesday and Thursday:
- Procedure Room / Sedation RN: 08:00-17:00 or 08:30-17:30
- Recovery RN: 09:00-18:00 or 09:30-18:30
- Nurse led pre-assessment: TBC @ 8.5 hours per day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
This is a unique opportunity that would provide the successful candidate with invaluable experience of establishing a new unit from scratch and help shape the culture of how the department operates.
We highly recommend an informal visit should you be shortlisted for the role.
Main duties of the job
- To take responsibility for the safe clinical nursing care of patients attending the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
- To assess the needs of patients and develop, implement, document and evaluate appropriate care within the department ensuring that procedures are carried out within local and trust policies and procedures. To meet the requirements of the NMC’s Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice, with particular reference to personal accountability for nursing duties undertaken.
- To work with other members of the internal and external multidisciplinary team, to ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient and effective service.
- To provide strong clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care.
- To support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice
- To manage and participate in the IR nursing on-call rota
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the detailed job description and person specification.
- Manage the IR nursing service in liaison with the IR management, the IR consultants, the IR nurses, IR support workers and all the members of the multi-disciplinary team to maximise high quality patient care
- To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence-based care to optimise high quality patient care
- To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits which must include documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
- NMC Nursing Adult 1 Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Advance Life Support Certificate (can be obtained once appointed)
Experience
- Demonstrable clinical experience required in IR as outlined in this job description
- Confidently manage and elevate acutely unwell patients in an acute hospital environment within a substantive role
- Venepuncture, cannulation and IV administration skills
- IR experience
- Policy / SOP writing
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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