Band 3 Radiology HCANHS

Job summary

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team at the cutting edge of Interventional Imaging? Do you want opportunities to develop new skills and gain knowledge in the next generation of Interventional Radiology?

The University Hospitals Birmingham, -Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope sites, Interventional Nursing team may be the place for you! We are a small, friendly team that support both Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital on a day-to-day basis. This team works close together with Radiographer and Radiologist to ensure that the needs of the services are supported on both sites. They provide clinical excellence and strive to push the boundaries of Interventional Radiology. The nursing team is involved in every aspect of the patient journey within radiology, from pre-assessment clinic to nurse lead discharge.

As a Radiology Theatre Support worker, we offer a well-structured induction period with a comprehensive training package. Some knowledge of Interventional Radiology would be an asset but is not essential. After completing the foundations of this training package, the role would involve participation in an on-call rota to support emergency interventions out of hours on the Birmingham Heartlands site.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out technical and clerical duties as agreed by the shift coordinator. The post holder is required to obtain competence in a wide range of clinical skills and demonstrate proficiency whilst in post. The post holder will be required to work across Interventional Radiology Theatres.

*Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care under the direction / supervision of a registered practitioner.

*Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to role.

*Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.

*Through practice achieve and maintain proficiency in a range of clinical skills.

*Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency-based practices which are required for the department, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered health care professional.

*Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.

*Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.

*Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.

The post-holder must act in such a way as to promote a positive image of UHB Foundation Trust at all times

Job description

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About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.