Staff Nurse - Radiology
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
Save this role, then rehearse likely interview themes with structured write and speak feedback before the panel.
Search for more jobs in Dorchester
Job overview
Are you a Registered B5 Nurse looking for an exciting new challenge in a specialised area of nursing?
The Interventional Radiology Nurses are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the team for a Fixed Term post to cover Maternity Leave.
The Nurses have a vital role within Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, ensuring safe and effective patient care. The post holder will be involved with the pre, peri and post procedure care of patients undergoing interventional procedures within the Interventional Suite, CT and Ultrasound Departments, whilst having a presence in the department for support of patients where necessary.
The Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology Department at Dorset County Hospital is cohesive, friendly, and forward thinking with a strong bias towards excellent patient care. The Radiology Department has been accredited the UKAS BS 70000 Imaging Services Accreditation Standard for our excellent service and our first GIRFT review was published in 2025.
The hours are 37.5 hours per week to be worked Monday-Friday in core service hours. Please note there is no service overnight or on bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have excellent communication; this is imperative to our collaborative working within the department and wider trust. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team whilst autonomously within their scope of practice outlined in the job description attached.
Here in Interventional Radiology, we strive for a positive patient experience as much as possible, promoting dignity and respect, while showing empathy and understanding. We support patients through a small part of a wider journey and should understand how their experience reflects the Trust as a whole.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
Please contact [email protected] for more information on this application. We would welcome you to come and discuss the department in further detail.