Job overview
The post holder will work across the services of Interventional Radiology (IR) and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Team (OPAT) to deliver high standards of patient care and quality of service provision. The post holder will support the team in making the best use of resources to ensure efficient delivery of planned and emergency workload. This post will involve working in the Interventional Radiology lab, the Interventional Ultrasound (US) lab and the day care unit.
You will be a part of our friendly team of fellow Nurses, Clinical Specialists, Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists.
The team will support you with the new management aspects that this role requires, whilst also enabling you to develop and learn with host of internal and external courses that Croydon Hospital can provide you.
**Monday – Friday working hours**
**Great work-life balance**
**Learn and develop new clinical skills**
Main duties of the job
***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***
Staff Nurse - Band 5 - Fixed term opportunity for 1 year
Working hours – Between 0800 and 1800
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team in their department at Croydon University Hospital.
You will provide care and support to patients undergoing Interventional procedures. You will act as a scrub/circulating nurse within the Interventional Lab for numerous procedures, including angioplasty, nephrostomy and embolisation. Following an agreed training programme, you would be expected to participate in nurse led conscious sedation and possibly an out of hours emergency service.
Prior experience in Radiology or an acute setting would be an advantage. Informal visits are encouraged.
Interviews: tbc
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Radiology nursing experience Or Minimum of 6 months recent, continuous experience of nursing care in an acute setting post registration
Desirable
- Acute healthcare experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills Good organisational skills
- Ability to wear Radiation Protection Lead Aprons for lengthy periods
- Flexible to service needs
- Able to participate in the 24 hour on call service following training period if required
Desirable
- Cannulation and Phlebotomy Certification
- IV Drug Administration Certification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Willingness to participate in CPD
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification e.g. Mentorship
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Demonstrates and understanding of clinical emergencies, prioritisation and decision making
- Demonstrates knowledge of Interventional Radiological Procedures
- Good understanding of anatomy
- Demonstrates awareness of the principles of infection control and aseptic technique
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Knowledge of Radiation Protection
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This advert is for Staff Nurse, Interventional Radiology with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon University Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 pa inc of HCAS. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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