Job summary
Are you passionate about giving high quality nursing care with compassion? Do you have a desire to make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our amazing Interventional Radiology nursing team.
You will be a good communicator and have the ability to prioritise in addition to working closely with other team members.
In return for your hard work and dedication we are committed to building on your existing skills and knowledge. You'll receive a comprehensive induction and annual appraisal to develop your skills and knowledge where appropriate.
We welcome both experienced & newly qualified nurses as we have a fantastic team of highly experienced nurses to teach and guide you on your Interventional Radiology journey.
If you are unsure of what nurses in IR do then please come and visit, see what we can offer you and meet our amazing team.
Main duties of the job
Interventional Radiology is an innovative hi-tech speciality where nurses can gain a wealth of experience and skills assisting with elective and emergency procedures performed using fluoroscopic, CT or ultrasound guidance.
As specialists in Interventional Radiology we are a highly autonomous nursing team. We admit and prepare patients for procedures, assist during the procedures in either scrub or circulate capacity, recover patients and safely discharge.
Arterial and venous procedures include angioplasty, fistulaplasty and vascular access.
Non vascular procedures include nephrostomy insertion, RIGGs & biopsies.
About us
We are a small, committed, enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, radiographers and radiologists.
Working predominantly Monday -Friday, participating in an on-call rota once competent.
We have proudly held GOLD star accreditation since 2020 which reflects our dedication to excellence and passion for delivering high quality, patient centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description and Person Specification
Perform duties within the Imaging directorate as part of the Imaging nursing team. This will include scrub and circulating roles within the Interventional Radiology suite and day unit.
Responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description and Person Specification
Perform duties within the Imaging directorate as part of the Imaging nursing team. This will include scrub and circulating roles within the Interventional Radiology suite and day unit.
Responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oAppropriate NMC Registration
- oRN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- oDiploma in Nursing
- oEvidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- oCommitment to 24/7 nurse on call rota
Desirable
- oDegree
- oNMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
Knowledge
Essential
- oWilling to expand clinical role e.g. IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- oWillingness to perform scrub duties
- oAwareness of changes within Nursing practice
- oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- oDemonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- oKnowledge of ethical issues
- oEvidence of clinical competence in area of speciality e.g. surgery
- oKnowledge of Leadership and Management
- oResearch and Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oAppropriate NMC Registration
- oRN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- oDiploma in Nursing
- oEvidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- oCommitment to 24/7 nurse on call rota
Desirable
- oDegree
- oNMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
Knowledge
Essential
- oWilling to expand clinical role e.g. IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- oWillingness to perform scrub duties
- oAwareness of changes within Nursing practice
- oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- oDemonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- oKnowledge of ethical issues
- oEvidence of clinical competence in area of speciality e.g. surgery
- oKnowledge of Leadership and Management
- oResearch and Development
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).
