Imaging Services Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Imaging Services department to welcome a new Staff Nurse to the team. The post holder will participate in all interventional radiology procedures, giving support to the patient and providing assistance to the practitioner. The post holder will help to plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate care and assist in the coordination of the patient's journey. The post holder will assist the Imaging Services Nursing Sister with consumable stock control and ordering.Main duties of the job To maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous records of care given. Record keeping and ensuring all documentation is completed. Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care. Evaluating clinical care and acting upon the outcomes of evaluation. Ensuring that equipment is safe for use and report any failures in accordance with agreed department protocols. Keeping up to date with clinical developments and standards eg: NICE guidance. To be involved in the evaluation of clinical care and the development of actions plans to address any deficiencies. To maintain a portfolio of evidence of clinical skills, competency based assessments and underpinning theoretical knowledge as required by the NMC. To work in a professional autonomous manner within agreed clinical guidelines, accepted both locally and by governing bodies. Receive information concerning patients' history, sensitive issues. Liaise with various staff across the Trust to ensure patients' care is of a high standard. Ensure stock levels are maintained.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.