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Employer: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Interventional radiology, X-Ray B, Stepping Hill Hospital, SK2 7JE Town: Stockport Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 30/04/2025 23:59 Interview date: 07/05/2025 NHS AfC: Band 6Stockport NHS Foundation Trust There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient-focused workforce. Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester. Our values‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation. In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' (see additional documentation) and provide examples. Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Radiology Nurse specialist to join the expanding nursing team in the Radiology Department. This dynamic department includes a wide range of x-ray-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The unique and varied nature of the specialty means that there is always something new and interesting to learn. Due to the diversity of patients who attend for treatment, the Radiology Nurse has the ability to care for a wide range of patients of all ages, from Emergency, Medical, Surgical, stroke and urological specialties. The Radiology nurses are vital team members, fulfilling the role of pre-procedure, circulating and recovery nurse roles, as well as organizing the patient's pre- and post-procedure care. The role includes working in Interventional, CT, Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound. The Radiology Department is formed of a small team of nurses that work alongside the larger multi-disciplinary team which includes Radiographers, Radiologists, Healthcare Assistance and Administration Staff. This position would allow for role expansion in areas such as cannulation, venepuncture, caring for sedated patients, MPI stressing and nurse-led clinics. The unit is committed to the training and development of staff so further development in this role would be encouraged. ResponsibilitiesTo provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care within the Radiology Department. Contribute to the continuing development of the department, undertake audits and support change and improvement. Provide total care of the patient, monitoring their condition and providing both physical and physiological support during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Support the Senior Nursing Team and take charge in the absence of senior nurses. To supervise junior staff and teach registered and unregistered nursing students. Working for our organisationWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you:Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further. Cycle to work scheme. Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt. Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo be able to assist with interventional procedures being able to undertake the role of patient advocate, circulating and recovery nurse for complex cases. Manage care of complex patients pre and post procedure. To comprehensively assess patients needs and have knowledge of the systems to plan, implement, deliver and evaluate nursing care within the radiology setting. Can anticipate patients needs and reduce problems and risks with prompt solutions and actions. To be able to work in collaboration with other health professionals to promote seamless patient care delivery. To maintain good nursing records, ensuring relevant information and outcomes are documented in the appropriate manner and in accordance with trust policy. Demonstrate sound knowledge of the principles of infection control and the highest standards when performing aseptic techniques. To ensure the correct storage and rotation of drugs within the department. To ensure the correct storage and rotation of interventional equipment. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to. To assist in the smooth running of patient flow through the department including communication with the clinical areas about preparation and follow-up care for patients. Ensure nursing staff under your supervision have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and the standards of performance and conduct expected of them. Person specificationEducation and QualificationsFull and current NMC PIN. Evidence of studying at degree level. ExperienceWorking in Radiology. Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team. Ability to support learners. MPI stress leaders course. Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. KnowledgeEvidence of further learning. Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application. From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately, we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or relocation costs. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr