Registered Nurse

About

A Band 5 Registered General Nurse is sought for the Interventional Radiology nursing team, providing pre-, peri- and post-procedure care for inpatients and outpatients. The permanent part-time role includes a rotational out-of-hours on-call service and some cross-site work at the South Tyneside radiology department. Newly qualified nurses may apply and will be supported through a preceptorship period; radiology, theatre, cardiology or scrub experience is desirable but not essential. Job grade: Band 5 Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata for Part-Time Terms of service: Permanent Reference: C9155-CSNM-1126-38 Duty station: Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospital, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs. Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
• To always work to the NMC Code.
• To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
• Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
• PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Must be able to wear a Lead Apron for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear goggles when required.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Recent experience of working as a Radiology registered nurse.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
• Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
• Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).