As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be competent in scrub, and assist the radiolog.....
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be competent in scrub, and assist the radiologist and radiographers, in interventional procedures, such as biopsy sampling, ablation therapy and cementoplasty, to name a few, also undertaking pre- and post-procedural duties, as outlined in more detail below. Within the role there is the opportunity to work autonomously as well as as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Professional development is encouraged and supported. The post holder will be responsible for supervising, and supporting, the Band 2/3 radiology department assistants (RDAs) within their roles, providing necessary training and skills, to excel as a service. The candidate will provide advice and support to the team of staff working in all interventional areas including Admission and Recovery in order to deliver a quality service that is linked to high standard of patient care. General Duties and Responsibilities1. Ensure personally that all NMC and HCPC Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment requirements are met.2. Ensure Trust policies and procedures are met in relation to personal professional responsibilities.3. Contribute to the appraisal of departmental patient information leaflets, update as appropriate following national and Trust guidelines.4. Responsible for providing advice on nursing care for the team (radiographers and other members of the department) and act as a role model and resource for other members of staff.6. Possess and maintain knowledge of all interventional radiological procedures as carried out within the Trust.7. Setting up of sterile trolleys for radiological investigations. This will include scrubbing up for some procedures, particularly the more complex interventional procedures.8. Possess and increase knowledge of Anaesthetic, scrub and recovery roles as they pertain to Radiology9. Advise Radiographers and RDAs on aseptic technique and train RDAs in the setting up of trolleys and care of the patient undergoing investigation.10. Participate in supervision of the RDAs.11. Responsible for assessment of clinical competence of the RDAs (Guidelines for Nursing Care in Interventional Radiology, RCR 2006).12. Act as Link Nurse for Infection Control, advise all team members as to current policy. Instruct all new members of staff, including medical, on hand washing and how to access hospital infection control policies.13. General Nursing duties regarding patient condition, patient observations and IV administration, whilst in the Radiology department.14. To be aware of types of radiological contrast agents and possible side effects.15. To be able to recognise the onset of a medical emergency and be able to act effectively to limit its progress.16. Be responsible for ordering, storing, dispensing and recording of drugs including controlled drugs, in accordance with Patient Group Directives, Trust and national policy. Order by verbal, written and electronic means, record electronically or written as appropriate. Be the controlled drugs keyholder for the department.17. To enhance patient care by ensuring effective assessment of patients needs, this includes making complex decisions on issues surrounding emergencies/problems requiring immediate action.18. Daily input and retrieve patient information appropriate to the department from the trust information technology systems.19. To participate in auditing, supporting and implementing necessary changes and service improvements in the department. Audit is constant and ongoing.20. Participate in research and development of unique clinical services and their application to provide best practice and clinical excellence21. Act as Link Nurse between the department and the wider hospital environment, maintaining a learning environment and providing regular training as requested.22. To empathise, persuade, negotiate with and provide reassurance to patients and their relatives within the department, particularly those undergoing invasive procedures, those with spinal cord injury, tumour patients and children. This will be required daily.24. To communicate efficiently and effectively with the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and outside agencies and actively participate on decision making with some of these agencies.25. Keep the Department Manager/ Clinical Director informed of changes in circumstances that may affect the delivery of safe high quality patient care.26. Keep abreast of current and future nursing and radiological trends.27. Have knowledge of NHS and DOH policy and documentation which affects patient care.28. Have knowledge of Health and Safety policy and its application on a daily basis. Be aware of IRMER as it applies to the nursing role in Radiology.29. Promote an environment of openness and support for all staff, patients and visitors.30. Perform any job related duties not specifically enumerated in this job description which may be assigned by your Department Manager/Clinical Director but within area of accountability.