Staff Nurse Radiology

Job overview

The post holder will work within NMC Professional Codes of Conduct and Professional Guidelines to assist Consultant Radiologists, other specialist clinicians and fellow nursing professionals during Diagnostic, Interventional and Therapeutic procedures, maintaining care and dignity of patients at all times.

You will provide nursing care, advice and information regarding procedures/treatment with patients attending the department also explaining alternative treatment available. Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times. You will be required to complete a competency framework, gaining knowledge and skills in the clinical area. Once deemed competent, the post holder will be able to scrub independently.

With the relevant training, you will assist during diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures. You will undertake observations of patients receiving Radiology procedures, acting on any changes or deterioration in patient condition. During examination procedures, you will administer any additional sedation or other appropriate medication drugs under the direction of the Radiologist. Assist in therapeutic treatments, with limited supervision. Carry out subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, intravenous drug administration and cannulation.  You will be attending emergency procedures/treatment and providing specialist advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare staff regarding clinical procedures and interventions within Radiology.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected:

• to plan your own day to day activities and allocate tasks to Healthcare Support Workers and Radiology Helper staff within the Department.
• Provide help and instruction to other members of staff within the Directorate, being approachable, empathic and supportive.
• Assist the Clinical Nurse in investigating complaints and concerns.
• Identify and record any untoward or clinical incidents, using DATIX system in a timely manner.
• Participate in auditing, supporting and implementing any necessary changes in relation to patient care by participating in research and evidence-based practice.
• Share own judgmental skills in the delivery of patient care, making suggestions towards service improvement.
• Communicate with ward staff about preparation procedures needed before examinations, ensuring the instructions are conveyed clearly and understood by the ward staff.
• Relay confidential patient condition related information to colleagues, other hospital Departments and, on occasions, external organisations.
• Communicate sensitive information relating to clinical procedures with patients, providing reassurance when explaining what will happen throughout the procedure.
• Patients may be hard of hearing, elderly, confused or have learning difficulties, and the post holder will need to overcome these barriers using tact, empathy and negotiation skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on  17/06/2025

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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