Our Radiology Department is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic individual to join the team at Withybush General Hospital. Team working is essential and the post holder will work within NMC Professional Codes of Conduct and Guidelines to assist Radiologists and other specialist clinicians during Diagnostic, Interventional and Therapeutic procedures, maintaining care and dignity of patients at all times.
You will provide nursing care, advice and information regarding procedures/treatment with patients attending the department also explaining alternative treatment available. You will act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times. You will be required to complete a competency framework, gaining knowledge and skills in the clinical area.
You will undertake observations of patients receiving Radiology procedures, acting on any changes or deterioration in patient condition. During procedures, you will administer any additional sedation or other appropriate medication drugs under the direction of the Radiologist. Assist in therapeutic treatments, with limited supervision. Carry out subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, intravenous drug administration and cannulation.
You will be attending emergency procedures and providing specialist advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare staff regarding clinical procedures and interventions within Radiology.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected: To plan your own day to day activities and allocate tasks to Radiology Assistants and Radiology Clinical Support Workers staff within your area. Provide help and instruction to other members of staff within the Directorate, being approachable, empathic and supportive. Assist the Clinical Nurse in investigating complaints and concerns. Identify and record any untoward or clinical incidents, using DATIX system in a timely manner. Participate in auditing, supporting and implementing any necessary changes in relation to patient care by participating in research and evidence-based practice. Share own judgmental skills in the delivery of patient care, making suggestions towards service improvement. Communicate with ward staff about preparation procedures needed before examinations, ensuring the instructions are conveyed clearly and understood by the ward staff. Relay confidential patient condition related information to colleagues, other hospital Departments and, on occasions, external organisations. Communicate sensitive information relating to clinical procedures with patients, providing reassurance when explaining what will happen throughout the procedure. Patients may be hard of hearing, elderly, confused or have learning difficulties, and the post holder will need to overcome these barriers using tact, empathy and negotiation skills. About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 12/02/2025. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential Registered Adult Nurse with a current NMC registration Professional clinical knowledge acquired through Degree or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary team working Knowledge of audit and research Willingness to complete a competency framework to be able to scrub independently Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Evidence of post registration study and training Experience Essential Recent post qualification experience Experience in providing supervision to staff Desirable Experience of working in a Radiology Department Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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You will be expected: To plan your own day to day activities and allocate tasks to Radiology Assistants and Radiology Clinical Support Workers staff within your area. Provide help and instruction to other members of staff within the Directorate, being approachable, empathic and supportive. Assist the Clinical Nurse in investigating complaints and concerns. Identify and record any untoward or clinical incidents, using DATIX system in a timely manner. Participate in auditing, supporting and implementing any necessary changes in relation to patient care by participating in research and evidence-based practice. Share own judgmental skills in the delivery of patient care, making suggestions towards service improvement. Communicate with ward staff about preparation procedures needed before examinations, ensuring the instructions are conveyed clearly and understood by the ward staff. Relay confidential patient condition related information to colleagues, other hospital Departments and, on occasions, external organisations. Communicate sensitive information relating to clinical procedures with patients, providing reassurance when explaining what will happen throughout the procedure. Patients may be hard of hearing, elderly, confused or have learning difficulties, and the post holder will need to overcome these barriers using tact, empathy and negotiation skills. About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 12/02/2025. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential Registered Adult Nurse with a current NMC registration Professional clinical knowledge acquired through Degree or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary team working Knowledge of audit and research Willingness to complete a competency framework to be able to scrub independently Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Evidence of post registration study and training Experience Essential Recent post qualification experience Experience in providing supervision to staff Desirable Experience of working in a Radiology Department Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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