Staff Nurse (Interventional Radiology Department)- Cross Site Role

Job overview

Are you looking to learn and develop highly specialised skills in a supportive and innovative department where provision and maintenance of high quality & evidence based care to patients and families is key.

If your answers to the above isYes, then this position could be for you!

This post is to work within the Interventional Radiology department in a theatre like environment and so peri-operative experience, such as scrub and circulating roles, would be desirable. However this is not essential as we can offer training and support to gain these specialist skills in house.

We have an excellent and supportive Practice Educator who will assist with your orientation and on-going professional development.

We provide support for regional specialities including stroke emergency thrombectomy as part of the regional stroke service, stereotactic radiosurgery, and Pulmonary Hypertension Unit. We run approximately around 25 + sessions per week; providing a wide range of procedures, many of which are often highly innovative and complex. The nursing team provide support out of hours and weekends as part of a 24hr on call service. 

The patient cohort is from all ages and specialties throughout the hospital, we also work closely with Sheffield Children's Hospital and Jessops Women's Hospital to provide specialist support when required.

Please be aware that successful candidates will be required to wear a lead apron as part of this role.

For those who are currently employed by the Trust as a qualified Nurse, you should apply through the Staff Nurse Transfer process via your line manager rather than applying on this advert.

Main duties of the job

The role of interventional radiology nurse is key to the management and person centred care of patients pre, peri and post intervention and we are looking for qualified staff nurses who can deliver this very high standard of direct patient care. 

The Radiology Department is based on 2 sites within STHFT - This role will be a cross site role. 

The NGH site cares for patient undergoing a range of investigations and treatment procedures such as:-

Various GI procedure including PTC’s/ GI stents and provides support for many of the trust’s cancer pathways. Fluoroscopy procedures such as barium enemas/swallows, Histograms and X-ray guided NG tubes. Vertebroplasty and Musculoskeletal pain clinics Ultrasound investigations and interventions, including biopsies and drainage as well as caring for patients pre and post procedure. CT intervention including guided lung biopsies.  Emergency attending though Accident and Emergency

The RHH site also cares for patients undergoing the above investigations and procedures, as well as the following:-

Neuro angiography including coiling’s, embolization and the expansion of the Thrombectomy service. Urology interventions  Vascular intervention including basic line insertion and emergency vascular procedures 

 We run a combination of GA and non-GA lists and are proud to work as part of an expert and friendly multidisciplinary team who always ensure to priorities safe and effective patient care.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

We recognise interventional radiology is progressing rapidly as technology and new skills are developed within our speciality and we therefore encourage enthusiasm within our nursing team to develop and expand nursing knowledge and skill sets. 

We are looking to embrace exciting new developments in the future within the department at STHFT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Completed and achieved ADNS/BA (Hons) Nursing Studies or Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of inter-professional working

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to work autonomously

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 121.8KB) Person Specification (PDF, 265.6KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) EUSS Introduction to EUSS Factsheet (PDF, 279.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameJill ManglesJob titleSenior SisterEmail number01142267288Additional information

Please contact Jill Mangles or Alexandra Pickering - Senior Sisters Radiology 

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We would highly recommend coming to visit the department and are happy to meet with you to discuss this unique opportunity.