Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the radiology nursing team, as part of an Imaging department which holds the Quality Standards for Imaging accreditation.
Radiology has recently expanded across all modalities, with the opening of the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre this year. This new centre will provide diagnostic imaging to approximately 450 people a day, when fully open. In the autumn of 2020, we also opened the new Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR). Radiology Nursing also includes our nurse led Vascular Access Team, who are looking to expand to provide more services this year.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to both lead and be part of a team of specialist nurses and allied health professionals embarking on an exciting future in an amazing specialty.Utilising a multi-disciplinary team, the current NCIR houses Siemens equipment performing a range of elective and Inpatient procedures.
We have two high end Pheno systems in 2 of the 4 theatres all supported by a dedicated 16 bed recovery space. A wide range of Vascular and Non-vascular interventional procedures are currently performed at the NNUH and the ambition is to expand these services to be at the cutting edge of IR developments.
Main duties of the job
As post holder you will be expected to be dynamic and engaged. A shared enthusiasm and ambition to assist in making the NNUH stand at the forefront of Radiology nursing, while ensuring that high professional standards are maintained at all times is essential.
There will be a need to work clinically as part of this role, this element can be informally discussed before application.
The post involves managing and supporting the Interventional Radiology nursing team which includes operating department practitioners and paramedics, as well as the wider radiology nursing team, while working alongside a dedicated radiographic team also. You will work closely with the, Imaging Matron, NCIR service lead radiographer and other Imaging modality leads, considering the 4 pillars of the Imaging department - Workforce, Governance, Performance and Finance.
Utilising a multi-disciplinary team, the current NCIR houses Siemens equipment performing a range of elective and Inpatient procedures. We have two high end Pheno systems in 2 of the 4 theatres all supported by a dedicated 16 bed recovery space. A wide range of Vascular and Non-vascular interventional procedures are currently performed at the NNUH and the ambition is to expand these services to be at the cutting edge of IR developments.
Part time: 30 hrs per week
Interview date: 29th July 2025
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) Lead and work as part of the department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.
2) The post holder will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans. As part of this role there is opportunity to attend and deliver continuing professional development.
3) To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. 7 day working with evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts including on call. The on-call commitment requires the member of staff to be within 30 minutes of the NNUH
To undertake patient reviews and provide senior clinical advice, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate care based on their clinical needTo assess patients against expected clinical progression, recognising variation, and commencing additional treatment and care as required.To request and use the results of specialist investigations to assist the formulation of diagnosis and patient management plans.To complete full patient assessments including prescribing medication and completing accurate documentation.To evaluate effectiveness of medication and adjust as per non-medical prescribing guidelines.To be aware of the boundaries of own extended practice and to manage any associated clinical risk effectively.Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.To maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all interventions, care and advice given, updating the Patient Administration System (PAS) in line with the Trusts policies and procedures on real time data collection and confidentiality.To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.Have overall responsibility for Nursing areas within IRU/MRI/CT/Ultrasound.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) Lead and work as part of the department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.
2) The post holder will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans. As part of this role there is opportunity to attend and deliver continuing professional development.
3) To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. 7 day working with evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts including on call. The on-call commitment requires the member of staff to be within 30 minutes of the NNUH
To undertake patient reviews and provide senior clinical advice, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate care based on their clinical needTo assess patients against expected clinical progression, recognising variation, and commencing additional treatment and care as required.To request and use the results of specialist investigations to assist the formulation of diagnosis and patient management plans.To complete full patient assessments including prescribing medication and completing accurate documentation.To evaluate effectiveness of medication and adjust as per non-medical prescribing guidelines.To be aware of the boundaries of own extended practice and to manage any associated clinical risk effectively.Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.To maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all interventions, care and advice given, updating the Patient Administration System (PAS) in line with the Trusts policies and procedures on real time data collection and confidentiality.To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.Have overall responsibility for Nursing areas within IRU/MRI/CT/Ultrasound.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on appropriate part of the NMC/HCPC Register
- Working towards a relevant degree, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including significant experience within relevant speciality at Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of managing/leading a team and co-ordinating workload
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed persuasive, motivational, empathic and reassurance skills
- Highly developed organisational skills
Attitude, apttude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on appropriate part of the NMC/HCPC Register
- Working towards a relevant degree, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including significant experience within relevant speciality at Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience of managing/leading a team and co-ordinating workload
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed persuasive, motivational, empathic and reassurance skills
- Highly developed organisational skills
Attitude, apttude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
