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We have one exciting opportunity to join the Interventional Radiology Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, based at Wexham Park Hospital.  One full time position.

Interventional Radiology (IR) is an ever expanding speciality offering the newest most up to date technologies within modern medicine. IR procedures are less invasive than conventional treatments as most procedures can be done through small incisions. Patients are often able avoid general anaesthetic as the majority of procedures can be performed with a combination of local anaesthetic, and conscious sedation. This can provided by an adequately trained nurse or ODP.

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The department consists of two theatre specification IR suites, where patients undergo their minimally invasive sterile procedures both electively and in an emergency.  We are uniquely placed with a variety of work across various specialty areas.  Interventional Radiology provides an extensive service. CT guided biospy's and ablations. Plus diagnostic, ultrasound, biopsy's & cardiac angio's.  The role of an IR Practitioner requires a range of skills from pre-assessment, perioperative care (scrub and circulating), and post anaesthetic care following the procedure. Conscious sedation is provided, following adequate training to keep the patient's comfortable & relaxed during the procedure. Those with no experience in this area will be provided with training, competences & support.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. 

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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