Registered Nurse - Radiology

EmployerNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalTownNorwichSalary£29,970 – £36,483 per annum, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing18/05/2025 23:59Interview date29/05/2025 Employer heading NHS AfC: Band 5 At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to provide the best care for every patient, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are: People-focused We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all. Respect We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others diverse needs. Integrity We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do. Dedication We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards. Excellence We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. Wish you were here? So do we. We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow. At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUHs workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community. Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our Radiology Nursing team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in a rotational role. The role will support both inpatient and outpatient care in our main Radiology department as well as in the new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre which is due to open in Spring 2025. Successful candidates will support the care of patients having a variety of imaging procedures including within Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Plain Film x-ray. Radiology has recently expanded across all modalities, with new CT and MRI scanners being installed as part a large asset replacement program as well as the building of the new Community Diagnostic Centre. The role provides a variety of exciting opportunities to gain experience and competencies to work across a variety of imaging modalities, with the support of our Clinical Nurse Educator. You will be expected to work across a 7-day a week service, with shift times between the hours of 07:30-20:00. Main duties of the job You Will Need To Be Highly Motivated, Enthusiastic, And Strive For Opportunities For Improvement. You Will Positively Impact On The Experience Of Patients And Carers By Providing a High Standard Of Clinical Care. We Are Looking For An Organised Individual With Excellent Communication Skills And a Positive Approach To Change. We Aim To Provide Safe And Effective Care That Exceeds The Expectations Of Our Patients And The Public And We Are Looking For Excellent Nurses Who Embrace Our Trust PRIDE Values: People- focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence. We welcome informal visits to our department or contact us if you have any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support your application completion via our recruitment team. An informal visit to the department is highly recommended, to engage in this exciting area of nursing If you would like the opportunity to be a part of shaping this innovative service, please send in an application today! Please Refer To The Job Description For Further Details. Working for our organisation Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and work within limits of competence. To plan, deliver and evaluate pre-, peri- and post-procedure care to Radiology patients and to liaise with other disciplines and departments over that care. Maintain a high standard of patient care by acting as a professional role model to others. To adhere to the statutory and mandatory regulations of the radiation protection policies. Implement effective assessment and delegation of workload to more junior members of staff. Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care. Maintain accurate records of all care given. Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality. To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. Systems will include Soliton. To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act. Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Person specification Qualifications Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Desirable criteria Working towards a health-related degree Mentorship preparation programme (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area Experience Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality Skills Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills Attitude, aptitude Effective role model, demonstrating NNUHs PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Visa and Immigration If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. Travelling to work Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours. We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity. The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect. The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details. The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite. If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview. DBS If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check. If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc NHS Service Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this. UK Registration You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role. Application Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly. We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application. We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert. Flexibility Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application. Useful Information Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates about the exciting career opportunities available at NNUH – @NNUHjobs Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr