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The Radiology Department are seeking a highly motivated band 6 Registered Nurse who is keen to enhance/develop their existing clinical skills to work within the existing Team and as part of the Vascular Access Service in Forth Valley Radiology Department.
The Radiology Department provides a high quality, efficient and effective diagnostic imaging service to the local population, including General X-ray’s, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology (including cardiac intervention) and DXA scanning.
The successful candidate will join the team of six Nurses working within the Interventional and wider Radiology Department. The role involves providing support and patient care to the patients during procedures or when unwell and assisting the Clinical team undertaking interventional procedures. Nursing support is also provided during Ultrasound and CT procedures such as lung biopsies, breast biopsies, drainages and patient care within the general department as and when required.
Role development is expected within this role to further support the Interventional service by undertaking extended practice such as: PICC Line insertion, Hickman Line Removal, Nephrostomy exchange and hysterosalpingograms. Training can be provided, and any existing skills will be welcomed.
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and should possess good interpersonal skills both written and verbal. Teamworking is essential as is a flexible approach to work and patient care. The Radiographers, Consultants and Nurses all work very closely together to ensure the best outcomes for all patients during imaging or interventions.
The successful applicant should be committed to the provision of high-quality patient focused care, and have a flexible approach to the service needs.
Previous Interventional Radiology nursing experience is desirable however training will be given and candidates with evidence of relevant transferable skills will be considered.
For informal enquiries please contact Lorraine Parsons, Radiology Senior Staff Nurse; telephone 01324 566122.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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