Registered Nurse - Imaging

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 5/7 plus on call.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated B5 staff nurse to join our Interventional radiology (IR) team. 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 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 is desirable however not essential as we are able to offer a supportive learning 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 with a contractual requirement to participate in the Glasgow wide OOH on call service. 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 

• Develop 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 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, protective clothing and equipment with regards to working in an area using radiation (including wearing a lead apron for long periods of time)
• Take on the co-ordinators role by being responsible, with SCN/CN support, for the daily running of the IR list co-ordinating, allocating and making any necessary changes to patient lists in consultation with the interventional radiologists
• 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, , Angela.kinney@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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