Staff Nurse (Band 6) Interventional Radiology

Job overview

Following successful career progression of the recent post holder, we are delighted to recruit a Band 5 or a Band 6 registered nurse that could complement/ enhance our cohesive and supportive interventional radiology (IR) team.  We welcome applications from both experienced IR nurses or any registered nurse with acute hospital experienced that has honed their clinical, critical thinking and prioritisation skills within a busy clinical setting. This is an exciting opportunity to move into a different type of nursing that would give you the confidence to develop your autonomy in making decisions whilst working in a collaborative team.  In this round of recruitment, there will be a different shortlisting criteria for Band 5 progression and Band 6 on appointment. Please indicate in the application/supporting statement as to which position are you looking to get assessed for. 1)    Band 5 progressing to Band 6 upon successful completion of all IR competencies within 6 months of appointment a.    Numeracy and Typing Test b.    Panel Interview 2)    Band 6 on appointment a.    Numeracy Test and Typing Test b.    IR self-assessment skills  c.    IR competency exam d.    Panel Interview Assessment Date: w/c 3rd March 2025 (Face-to-face only) Informal visits are welcomed and highly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Be able to rotate within the different nursing specialities of interventional radiology practice and safely perform the clinical skills required in the assigned area (e.g. pre-admission, scrubbing, nurse led-sedation, shift coordination)
• Be able to work in a multidisciplinary team using compassionate communication skills, flexibility to meet the service needs using safe and efficient prioritisation skills with taking into account the RMH patients at the heart of every decision.
• Be able to work in a busy / fast-paced clinical environment requiring agility and standing longer periods continuously whilst wearing a lead gown.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :-

• Support and inform family members and carers who often accompany patients for both elective and emergency procedures
• Liaise with referring doctors and ward staff to ensure pre-procedural work is completed
• Prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient during procedure
• Communicate with other members of the interventional radiology team regarding the patient
• Identify and act upon potential hazards to both patient and staff and where appropriate act to prevent injury
• Identify potential of various drugs used during the procedure including contrast
• Be able to talk about patients’ consents for procedures in line with local policy
• Ensure patient’s identification