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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POST

• o be a member of the multi disciplinary team delivering high quality, evidence based, holistic care to radiology patients.
• To promote a collaborative approach to care whilst supporting and facilitating the learning of others.

Specific Responsibilities

Clinical

• To be responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients and his/her relatives without direct supervision according to level of competency.
• To develop skills at interpreting complex clinical information, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care for radiology patients.
• Following training be able to care and scrub for all diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• To recognise the nurses role in health education and incorporate this function within clinical practice.
• To demonstrate use of effective communication skills when dealing with patients and their families and to promote effective collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.
• To demonstrate and promote a patient-centred style of practice.
• To develop and expand within the role, with training, support and supervision, to be able to care for their patients holistically and to meet the clinical needs of the unit and show a commitment to learning.
• To be aware of own limitations and developmental needs and actively seek to address these with support from mentor and the individual performance review process.
• Contributes to the development, evaluation and audit of specialist protocols and guidelines.
• To participate in and support research projects undertaken in the clinical area.
• To plan, organise and prioritise own workload efficiently for a group of patients and to regularly co-ordinate the day case unit required.
• To respond promptly to emergencies by taking immediate action, requesting assistance /support as indicated, maintaining control and assisting with the support of the patient/relatives and junior staff.
• To appropriately report adverse incidents, according to local policy and to support team members in doing the same.
• To ensure all equipment is stored, cleaned and operated safely according to Trust /Local policy and to assist with the training of staff.
• To adhere to COSHH and Infection Control guidelines and policies (Trust and Local) to actively prevent cross infection / identify and minimise potential hazards whilst promoting this in others.
• To demonstrate dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail in the preparing of specialist equipment for procedures to be undertaken within the unit whilst adhering to Local and Trust policies.
• To utilise all resources efficiently and effectively and assist with the maintenance of stock levels for disposables and drugs through reporting, ordering and receiving items according to Local and Trust policy.
• To support senior staff and to supervise and support junior staff and students on a daily basis as required.
• To be actively involved in the orientation and induction of new staff.
• To maintain accurate and legible patient records whilst maintaining patient confidentiality according to Trust policy.
• Develop good communication channels with wards and departments to facilitate good patient care.
• To access, input and interpret computer data entries whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• To demonstrate ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and to apply accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• To follow Trust policy for the management of patients’ property and valuables.
• To support the implementation of quality initiatives within the clinical area and   practice in the evaluation of patient outcomes.
• To positively influence patient care by the application of research based practice.
• To work within the guidelines of the NMC Code of Professional Practice.

Education

• To demonstrate a commitment to professional development and maintain registration in line with NMC requirements. (Appendix three)
• To complete mandatory study days as required by the Trust
• To actively participate in an Individual Performance Review at agreed intervals, agreeing and completing a personal development plan with support from their named mentor.
• To have completed or working towards completion of the unit assessment/competencies within a time frame agreed with unit manager with the support of a named mentor.
• To contribute to nurse education programmes within the ORH Radiology Directorate, including preparation of educational materials and direct teaching using evidence.
• To act as associate mentor or mentor to both undergraduate and post basic students and junior nurses following completion of recognised training (annually updated) and to assist with the completion of relevant competencies with support from own mentor.
• To be knowledgeable of developments and changes which affect nursing practice in general and within this speciality.
• To utilise the opportunity to undertake clinical supervision/coaching
• Note: This job description is a guide only.  Nursing practice is a dynamic process, and ongoing research and development will result in new standards of best nursing practice: it is a function of this post to adopt a proactive approach and to facilitate beneficial changes in collaboration with the Radiology Unit manager and the inter-disciplinary team