Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Kettering General Hospital, to join the Interventional Radiology Nursing team. We would welcome applicants with nursing experience, however full training will be given, so experience is not essential. A preceptorship period allows staff to build confidence and skills and allows for staff to become competent at handling both the equipment and procedures that we carry out. Working as part of a caring and passionate nursing team you will responsibly deliver planned, direct patient care to a high standard in accordance with the Trust's care values. Leading by example you will promote the safeguarding, wellbeing and interests of all patients and their families whilst taking personal responsibility for ensuring the needs of patients are achieved. We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who shares our goal. We support a number of services in Radiology including but not limited to Ultrasound, CT, X-ray, MRI and Interventional Radiology Procedures.

Main duties of the job

• To coordinate, manage and participate in the nursing activities within the Imaging Department, be a part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients obtain the best possible care when in the imaging department.
• To contribute to the day to day running of the service as appropriate working alongside Radiographic and Consultant staff.
• To undertake nursing duties to support interventional procedures in all areas of the department.
• To act as patient advocate and chaperone where required across all modalities.
• To provide the highest quality nursing service to patients and their relatives during their Imaging Department visits by using clinical experience and enhanced skills.
• To play a key role in assisting in the development of the nursing strategy and be responsible for facilitating evidence-based practice across Radiology.
• The post holder will be required to wear Radiation protective clothing (Lead apron) when working in the Interventional suite and in other areas in the imaging department as per IR(ME)R Regulations.
• The post holder will assist, when necessary, in the transport of patients within the radiology department and able to operate manual handling equipment.
• To use the departmental Radiology information system to register patients.
• At all times to adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct 2002 (NMC).

About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received. We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities. University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs. Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care required by patients when attending the imaging department for interventional procedure as an autonomous practitioner in conjunction with other nursing and specialist staff and with the co-operation of the patient and their relatives/carers, using effective communication skills.
• To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary patient care team and with other wards/departments within the hospital during the patient's journey.
• To be responsible for the implementation for the on-going evaluation of the effectiveness of the planned care and ensure that accurate and meaningful nursing records are maintained (NMC Guidelines 2002).
• To liaise with Specialist Nurses/Advanced Practitioners/Professionals Allied with Medicine in utilising current evidence available.
• To always act in accordance with the NMC Codes of Conduct and Practice.
• To provide daily nursing advice and support to the Imaging department, assisting the radiologists and radiographers with a wide range of special procedures.
• To provide clinical expertise and knowledge and disseminate such nursing knowledge to the Imaging and nursing team Trust wide. This will include the instruction of other members of staff such as Health Care Assistants, Radiographic Assistants and Radiographers in nursing procedures.
• To provide nursing care and clinical advice to patients during special procedures in Imaging and for other patients in the department when necessary. This will include the preparation for and assisting in sterile procedures undertaken within the Imaging Department, observing the highest standards of aseptic technique.
• To act as first assistant to the radiologist, anticipating the requirements of the radiologist during interventional procedures, and preparation of specialist equipment.
• To provide emergency nursing care to patients within the Imaging Department.
• To be able to perform intravenous canulation ,administer sedation and able to monitor patients during Interventional procedures.
• To contribute to the development of nursing competencies by initiating and developing new ideas and methods of nursing care in conjunction with senior staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
• To participate (when / if required) in an out-of hours rota to provide nursing services within the Imaging Department for emergency procedures.
• To assist in the control and use of drugs, Imaging contrast media, and other nursing consumables, by monitoring and maintaining stock levels.
• To monitor consumable stock levels within the Imaging Department, informing the lead Radiographer or lead nurse when re-ordering is required.
• To act in accordance with KGH NHS Trust Policy detailing ordering, storage, preparation and administration of medicines, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
• To ensure that non-radiographic medical equipment is in good working order and used correctly.
• To follow nursing protocol for Imaging procedures, ensuring physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs are met, including communicating sensitive information within the Imaging team and the multidisciplinary clinical teams Trust wide.
• To maintain own knowledge ,competence and skill level through regular clinical supervision, appraisal, personal development ,mandatory training and training programmes.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration
• Degree/Dimploma

Experience
Essential

• Radiology Experience
• NHS work experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working in/training in an NHS hospital
• Previous nursing experience
• Dealing with ill/anxious patients
• Prioritising own work and delegate tasks appropriately
• Adaptable to changing work environments
• Knowledge and understand of the IR(ME)R 2000 and how to implement them
• Awareness of clinical audit
• Ability to work as part of a small team

Desirable

• Experience in performing sterile procedures

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.