Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Interventional Radiology (IR) Nurse to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Radiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-acuity, procedure-based environment delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures including pre-assessment, intra-procedural care and post-procedure recovery. You will work closely with other nurses, radiologists, radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
You will be an NMC-registered nurse with relevant acute, critical care, theatre, endoscopy or interventional experience, strong clinical skills and the ability to lead, support and supervise junior staff. The role includes participation in on-call services, audit, service development and teaching.
This post offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive team, access to specialist training and the chance to contribute to an expanding interventional radiology service.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert nursing care during interventional radiology procedures, including vascular and non-vascular interventions under local anaesthesia or conscious sedation.
- Undertake patient pre-assessment, consent checks, and preparation for procedures.
- Monitor, evaluate and implement patient care pre, intra-procedurally and during recovery, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administer prescribe medications.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to legal and professional standards.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or Equivalent with current
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiology or Interventional radiology
- Teaching and assessment training/qualification
- Leadership and management training/qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 or 6 nurse,
- Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing students, new or junior members of staff
- Knowledge of procedures undertaken within Interventional Radiology
- Knowledge and experience of caring for sedated patients
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Experience of working in Radiology, Theatres or Endoscopy
- Experience within the Diverse environment
- Awareness of health and safety including IRR and IRMER regulations
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Advance communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and lead a team
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Resilient and highly adaptable to a dynamic working environment
- Ability to manage complex patients and situation
Desirable
- Committed to continuing the development of practical skills
- Competent on Venepuncture and cannulation
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or Equivalent with current
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiology or Interventional radiology
- Teaching and assessment training/qualification
- Leadership and management training/qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 or 6 nurse,
- Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing students, new or junior members of staff
- Knowledge of procedures undertaken within Interventional Radiology
- Knowledge and experience of caring for sedated patients
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Experience of working in Radiology, Theatres or Endoscopy
- Experience within the Diverse environment
- Awareness of health and safety including IRR and IRMER regulations
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Advance communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and lead a team
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Resilient and highly adaptable to a dynamic working environment
- Ability to manage complex patients and situation
Desirable
- Committed to continuing the development of practical skills
- Competent on Venepuncture and cannulation
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).
