Barts Health NHS Trust

Practice Development Nurse – Interventional Radiology

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated individual to join our highly skilled and dynamic Interventional Radiology (IR) team. This role is primarily aimed at individuals with a background in clinical nursing, particularly those with an interest or experience in interventional radiology. We welcome applications from nurses who are passionate about advancing their careers in a supportive and progressive environment.

You will play a key role in supporting the professional development of nursing staff within the Interventional Radiology department, contributing to training, education, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. While the role is primarily based within the IR department, you will also work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance clinical practice and ensure that staff have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver the best possible care.

The IR department at Royal London Hospital undertakes a wide range of complex procedures, including endovascular, renal, hepatobiliary (HPB), and neuro-interventional radiology. You will have the opportunity to support and develop the skills of the team while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and high standards of care.

Royal London Hospital is a leader in healthcare, and we offer an environment where you can learn, grow, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Practice Development Nurse is to be an expert practitioner who leads by example and who can provide leadership and organisation to the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will ensure that quality indicators for Interventional Radiology and Neuro Interventional Radiology are achieved and where necessary ensure effective and continuous evaluation and actions taken where appropriate. The post holder would also require to support the learning and development of staff on the Interventional Radiology Department.

They will contribute to ensuring Trust objectives are achieved and will be proactive in service development within the division.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7929312RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, registered on the NMC register
  • BSc Holder
  • Recognized teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

  • Specialist post registration qualification in area of working

Experience

Essential

  • Band 6 experience within relevant setting
  • Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advance level
  • Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education.

Desirable

  • Proven evidence of management /leadership skills and autonomous practice

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Sound knowledge of Interventional Radiology
  • Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
  • Knowledge of current clinical & nursing research
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, registered on the NMC register
  • BSc Holder
  • Recognized teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

  • Specialist post registration qualification in area of working

Experience

Essential

  • Band 6 experience within relevant setting
  • Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advance level
  • Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education.

Desirable

  • Proven evidence of management /leadership skills and autonomous practice

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Sound knowledge of Interventional Radiology
  • Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing
  • Knowledge of current clinical & nursing research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Jennifer Galpo

jennifer.galpo@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7929312RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Supporting documents

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