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Main area
Radiology Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
362-A-25-7099021
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

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Radiology Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Stockport 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.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment

As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service).  If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.

Our Values:

We Care

About each other

Our patients and their families

The communities we serve

The environment

We support them and deliver on their promises

We Respect

Each other

Our patients and their families

Our partners

We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return

We Listen to

Each other

Our patients and their families

Our partners

We act and learn from what we hear


 

Job overview

An 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.

If you wish to discuss this further or would like an informal visit, please contact Kristy Williams 

Tel: 0161 419 5592

Email: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To 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 organisation

We 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
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • 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 responsibilities

  • To 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 professional to promotes seamless patient care delivery
  • To maintain good nursing records, ensuring relevant information and outcomes are documented in the appropriate manor 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 specification

education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • full and current NMC PIN
Desirable criteria
  • Radiology experience
  • evidence of studying at degree level

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working in Radiology
  • Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
  • Ability to support learners
Desirable criteria
  • MPI stress leaders course

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
  • Appropriate IT skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of further learning

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthNorth West BAMEDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldAccredited Menopause Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You 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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kristy Williams
Job title
Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Radiology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 419 5592
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