Staff Nurse - Radiology inBournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED 4 DEC 2023

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata PERMANENT

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust rKbQi0Pk

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Radiology Nursing team and are seeking Registered Nurses wishing to develop their career and skills within the imaging specialty of Radiology & Interventional Radiology. Full time, part time hours are available and also have you considered a secondment?

The varied nature of this specialty means there is always something new and interesting to learn. The post consists of a variety of roles including working as a scrub assistant for sterile interventional procedures, circulating nurse duties for recording patients' observations, IV drug administration and managing patient care from pre-procedure through to post-procedure recovery.The post requires participation in the Interventional Radiology on-call service which is fully operational to cover out of hour's emergencies both week day evenings/nights and weekends.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 7.5hrs/day (with a potential opportunity to move to a 9-day fortnight roster in the future)

We welcome applicants to have an informal visit of the department to discuss the role in more detail.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with p

otential requirement to work at Poole Hospital on occasion.

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 7.5hrs/day (with a potential opportunity to move to a 9-day fortnight roster in the future)

We welcome applicants to have an informal visit of the department to discuss the role in more detail.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with p

otential requirement to work at Poole Hospital on occasion.

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

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