Imaging Interventional Nurse- fixed term 12 months

We are looking for an experienced Interventional Imaging Nurse to join our Imaging department.
The role of the interventional radiology nurse is to provide high quality nursing care to all patients and their relatives while they are within the radiology department by using clinical experience and enhanced skills. Toassist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
Located in Leafy St John's Wood on the Jubilee Line, minutes from the Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa Survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John's.
What are the main responsibilities of theInterventional Imaging Nurse
To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times.
To ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Hospital approved documentation, in line with NMC and Hospital guidelines.
To have knowledge of and adhere to the department and Hospital policy and professional standards. To ensure that team members do likewise and report any areas of concern to line managers.
To demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the Hospital Code of Conduct and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in service training activities.
To meet revalidation requirements. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.
Act as scrub practitioner for a variety of different interventional procedures under fluoroscopic control
Assisting Consultant Radiologists with biopsies, FNAs, drainages and other interventional procedures under imaging control
Pre and post procedural care for imaging day cases examinations including close observations in line with national guidance and departmental procedure
Provide health promotion advice to patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures and liaise with ward nursing and medical staff regarding pre and post-procedural care.
Working closely with radiology consultant, radiographers and RDAs within the department
Provide emotional support to patients by displaying a caring and empathetic attitude at all times.
Initiate and participate in departmental developments and take a proactive role in the implementation of procedures and policies to improve patient care.
To be competent in the administration of i.v and oral drugs used in Interventional Radiology and to undertake relevant drug administration training to comply with national and HJE guidelines.
Make appropriate and safe decisions relating to patient needs and communicate this effectively to other members of the multi-disciplinary team caring for the patient and their family where necessary.
To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes completion of training and development identified as part of appraisal and personal development (PDP) planning.
Maintain patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical and nursing notes.
To work in a collaborative way with all staff associated with the imaging department to ensure smooth clinic flows and to anticipate issues in advance and resolve where possible before escalating to line management.
Assist in ensuring the safety of the department, and the risk management process by actively participating in risk registers and assessments, clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the managing and reporting of incidents.
Am I the right person for this Interventional Imaging Nurse role?
Registered Nurse
Current NMC registration in adult or general nursing
Educated to first degree level or equivalent
Imaging department experience Significant post registration skills
Minimum of 3 years post-registration in nursing field
Minimum of 6 months working within imaging department or cath lab
Excellent clinical skills
Excellent communicator
Professional commitment and self-awareness
Work without direct supervision
Sound knowledge of current issues in nursing, developments
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Good organisational and time management skills
Good interpersonal skills
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in a variety of clinical specialities within an outpatients setting.
Why apply for this role?
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

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