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Hywel Dda University Health Board
About
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides healthcare services to a total population of around 372,320 throughout Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. It provides Acute, Primary, Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services via General and Community Hospitals, Health Centres, GP's, Dentists, Pharmacists and Optometrists and other sites.
Contact
- Address
- Glien House
- Cillefwr Industrial Estate
- Johnstown
- Carmarthen
- Carmarthenshire
- SA31 3RB
- Contact Number
- 0300 303 6138
Staff Nurse Radiology
Accepting applications until: 30-Jan-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 30-Jan-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Withybush General Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Postcode
- SA61 2PZ
- Major / Minor Region
- Carmarthenshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00)
Salary
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Radiology
- Interview date
- 12/02/2025
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]
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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
Job overview
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.
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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.
Working for our organisation
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, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. 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.
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Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Evidence of post registration study and training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent post qualification experience
- Experience in providing supervision to staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Radiology Department
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angharad Hanbury
- Job title
- Lead Radiology Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01554783265
- Additional information
Preferred method of contact is email due to covering the four sites in the Health Board. Please leave a name and best contact number and I will answer any queries as soon as possible.
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