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Main area
Interventional Radiology Theatres
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: full time 37.5
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-7385751-A
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QMC
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/09/2025 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Interventional Radiology Theatres Staff Nurses

Band 5

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen on the QMC campus for a staff nurse in Interventional Radiology Theatres.

As a Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology Theatres you will be responsible for supporting your line manager in delivering safe and high quality nursing care to our patients who are undergoing interventional procedures. The ideal candidate must be a team player, who is flexible, adaptable and with the drive to go that extra mile for our patients.

With an excellent senior nurse team in place, we are able to offer a supportive learning environment. You will receive a comprehensive induction programme supported by experienced members of the team and an 8 week supernumerary period.

The service is currently Mon-Fri plus an on call service  for out of hours.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary  you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Work alongside the radiologist as a “scrub nurse” with invasive radiological procedures such as venous access, embolisation, angioplasty and mechanical thrombectomy.

Provide pre and post-operative care in recovery and supporting interventional work in CT and ultrasound.

Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.

Be an effective role model and provide regular excellent clinical care.

Ensuring a safe environment is maintained.

Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient's condition.

Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan.

Maintaining accurate documentation.

Ensuring infection prevention policies are maintained.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job specific:

To work flexible hours – particularly  providing an out of hours on-call nursing service, as required by the department to meet the needs of patients.

To participate in the “link nurse” programme i.e. Diabetic and Infection Control.

Have an understanding of local safety rules, protective clothing and equipment, (including wearing a lead apron for several hours at a time,) with regards to working in an area using radiation.

Following a protocol for Radiology, nurses are required to administer IV sedation to patients undergoing specific procedures, such as angioplasty, PTC’s (Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram), cerebral embolisation and Radiological Inserted Gastrostomy.

To assist the Radiologist as “scrub nurse” with invasive radiological procedures such as venous access, embolisation, stenting and biopsies.

To perform post procedural care and observations on the sedated patient.

To be responsible for maintaining pharmacy stock within the Department.

To work in other areas of the Radiology Department as required, including CT  and Ultrasound.

Please read detailed Job description and Person specification and please note for this role  a current NMC pin number is required.

 

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Competent in medicines management
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in relevant studies
  • Evidence of Continuing professional development
  • Possession of a Mentoring Course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients Supervision of non registered staff and students
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in an NHS acute hospital
  • Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work audit or research within the clinical area

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Demonstrate evidence of providing teaching sessions Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care nurse role
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current issues related to Nursing/ NHS.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others. Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others. Demonstrate effective time management skills Demonstrate effective resource management

Physical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Competent and capable of using medical equipment Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres Required to wear Lead protective aprons Able to wear appropriate PPE
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of moving and handling training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badgeadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrea Davis
Job title
Sister IRT QMC
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 924 9924
Additional information

Andrea Davis  0115 924 9924 ext 83894

 

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