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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday.
This is a fixed-term post of 1 year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced highly motivated B5 staff nurse who is keen to develop skills within Interventional radiology (IR). As a Registered Nurse working within the IR department you will be responsible for delivering safe and effective high quality nursing care to patients who are undergoing IR procedures. You will be expected to have a commitment to learning in order to gain skills which will allow you to competently perform the necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of care for this defined patient group. IR or experience in a similar environment such as theatres/day surgery is essential. We are able to offer a supportive environment where you will receive a comprehensive induction programme supported by experienced members of the team. This is a rotational post across IR departments within Glasgow, our base being QEUH. The shift pattern is 5/7.. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the job description, person specification and the summary below
It is essential that B5 SN working in IR will:
Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Complete individualised care plans and maintain accurate documentation
- Be a team player, who is adaptable and has the desire to go that extra mile for our patients
- Provide pre, intra and post procedure care and supporting interventional work within IR and other modalities such as CT and ultrasound
- Following IR protocol for conscious sedation, nurses are required to administer IV sedation to patients undergoing IR procedures and to perform intra and post procedural care and observations on the sedated patient
- Work alongside the interventional radiologists as “scrub nurse” and circulating nurse during invasive radiological procedures
Be flexible – particularly covering a late finish and providing an out of hours on-call nursing service, as required by the department to meet the needs of providing patient care
- Have an understanding of local safety rules, personal protective clothing and equipment with regards to working in an area using ionising radiation (including wearing a lead apron for long periods of time)
- Assist the SCN/CN with the daily running of IR lists –communicating and making any necessary changes to patient lists in consultation with the MDT (interventional radiologists, radiographers & referring specialties
- Ensure infection prevention policies are adhered to and ensure a safe environment is maintained
- Be responsible for stock management
- Be an effective role model
This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/disclosure Scotland Check. As part of NHSGGCs preemployment checking for all appointed candidates, it is essential that you are an Adult Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, evidence of NMC registration is essential upon application. You should therefore note that candidates who are unable to provide confirmation of NMC registration will not be shortlisted.
Informal contact: Angela Kinney, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 452 3583, Angela.kinney@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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