Staff Nurse Interventional Radiology
Posted 2 hours 46 minutes ago by NHS
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Worcestershire, Worcester, United Kingdom, WR1 1
Job Description
Go back Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Staff Nurse Interventional Radiology The closing date is 09 June 2026
We have exciting opportunities for nurses to join our growing Interventional Radiology team at an exciting time of investment and development in Interventional services.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Support Staff, Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists to deliver high standards of care within the imaging modalities of Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy, CT and MRI. The varied nature of this specialty means there is always something new and interesting to learn.
Interested applicants are advised that they should carefully read the job description and are welcome to arrange an informal visit (in person or virtually) to learn more about the department; this is optional and not required to apply.
Previous radiology or other relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as all training will be given.
This is a re-advertisement of a previous job listing. Candidates who applied within the last 2 months and were unsuccessful need not reapply.
If you are curious to know more about these Nursing roles in Interventional Radiology we welcome informal enquiries, so please contact the Interventional Radiology team via Tammy Donovan (Education & Recruitment Lead) , ext 39353. Or the Interventional Radiology
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for Registered Nurses to develop their career and skills within the imaging speciality to deliver the highest standards of care during specialist diagnostic investigations, interventional procedures and therapeutic interventions. The post consists of a variety of roles including working as a scrub assistant for sterile interventional procedures, circulating duties for recording patients observations, IV drug administration and managing patient care pre and post stages of treatment.
The service provides emergency services out of hours and successful applicants will be required to participate in the 24/7 on call service following completion of a competency based training package. We also cover cross site working; this means supporting the Alexandra Hospital and so successful applicants will need to be flexible with covering both sites.
About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job responsibilities Post Title: Interventional Radiology Nurse
Pay Band: 5
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location/ Department: Radiology / Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Reports to: Interventional Radiology Unit Manager
Liaises with
Medical and Radiographic Staff, Students
Administration and Clerical Staff
Other Health Care Professionals and Care Providers, Porters
Patients and Relatives
This post involves working with radiation, manual handling, exposure to body fluids and display screen equipment.
Job Purpose:
To provide specialist nursing care and support to all patients and users of the Radiology service primarily within interventional radiology (elective and emergency procedures) ensuring dignity and privacy
To ensure the maintenance of a high-quality patient focussed care at all times through the effective leadership, management of staff and resources.
To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.
To provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.
To lead a regular programme of education and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimum potential
To promote the role of the theatre practitioner are the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative process.
To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care
To liaise and work closely with the person taking continuing responsibility for the Operating Theatres
To accept personal responsibility and accountability for infection prevention and control practice
Key Duties
Provide holistic, specialised nursing care in all areas of Interventional Radiology Nursing.
Support and inform family member 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 the procedure.
Identify and act on potential hazards to both patients and staff, and where appropriate, act to prevent patientinjury.
Identify potential complications of various drugs used during the procedure, including contrast media.
Participate in the planning of the procedure and the management of the procedural list.
Access, plan and implement the total care of the conscious or conscious-sedated patient.
Co-ordinate and document planned patient care during the procedural phase.
Practice the principles of asepsis and act as a lead professional in infection control.
Recognise the early signs of complications and acting upon these as appropriate.
Provide skilled assistance to Consultants and Clinicians within interventional radiology. Assisting in sterile procedure (scrub), circulating, and in the care of sedated and anaesthetised patients.
Take responsibility for care, custody and administration of pharmaceuticals
Assist when necessary in the ordering of supplies, maintenance and repair of equipment to assist in budgetary control.
Utilise advanced nursing/clinical practices in accordance with the training provided e.g. cannulation, administration of Intravenous pharmaceuticals as per departmental protocol.
Observe and maintain the safety and comfort of patients at all times during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. Adhering to the highest possible professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to Line Manager.
Report all incidents of injury to yourself or patients to a line manager and complete appropriate incident form.
Will be required participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service
Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000, (IR(ME)R 2000 ).
Act as a professional role model and observe the rules and regulations of your professional body (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring applications of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference.
Quality:
To maintain correct documentation and record keeping using appropriate information systems.
To maintain protocols and quality standards for working practices within the area.
To participate in the medical/clinical audit of work and to collect information for the activities within the department.
To ensure proper maintenance of equipment and to monitor breakdowns
Finance, Information and Resources:
To ensure the effective use of resources, liaising with the Site Superintendent in respect of this.
Professional Education and Training:
To participate and supervise in the training of others particularly in respect of specialised area and to contribute to staff training needs with regard to induction, orientation and continuous education of staff.
To have an understanding and implement relevant Health & Safety at work and Welfare issues, including the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
To undertake an annual appraisal and appraise others as indicated within departmental cascade system.
Identify training and development needs for self and others including opportunities that satisfy service needs, in agreement with line manager.
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We have exciting opportunities for nurses to join our growing Interventional Radiology team at an exciting time of investment and development in Interventional services.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Support Staff, Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists to deliver high standards of care within the imaging modalities of Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy, CT and MRI. The varied nature of this specialty means there is always something new and interesting to learn.
Interested applicants are advised that they should carefully read the job description and are welcome to arrange an informal visit (in person or virtually) to learn more about the department; this is optional and not required to apply.
Previous radiology or other relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as all training will be given.
This is a re-advertisement of a previous job listing. Candidates who applied within the last 2 months and were unsuccessful need not reapply.
If you are curious to know more about these Nursing roles in Interventional Radiology we welcome informal enquiries, so please contact the Interventional Radiology team via Tammy Donovan (Education & Recruitment Lead) , ext 39353. Or the Interventional Radiology
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for Registered Nurses to develop their career and skills within the imaging speciality to deliver the highest standards of care during specialist diagnostic investigations, interventional procedures and therapeutic interventions. The post consists of a variety of roles including working as a scrub assistant for sterile interventional procedures, circulating duties for recording patients observations, IV drug administration and managing patient care pre and post stages of treatment.
The service provides emergency services out of hours and successful applicants will be required to participate in the 24/7 on call service following completion of a competency based training package. We also cover cross site working; this means supporting the Alexandra Hospital and so successful applicants will need to be flexible with covering both sites.
About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job responsibilities Post Title: Interventional Radiology Nurse
Pay Band: 5
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location/ Department: Radiology / Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Reports to: Interventional Radiology Unit Manager
Liaises with
Medical and Radiographic Staff, Students
Administration and Clerical Staff
Other Health Care Professionals and Care Providers, Porters
Patients and Relatives
This post involves working with radiation, manual handling, exposure to body fluids and display screen equipment.
Job Purpose:
To provide specialist nursing care and support to all patients and users of the Radiology service primarily within interventional radiology (elective and emergency procedures) ensuring dignity and privacy
To ensure the maintenance of a high-quality patient focussed care at all times through the effective leadership, management of staff and resources.
To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family.
To provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff.
To lead a regular programme of education and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimum potential
To promote the role of the theatre practitioner are the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative process.
To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care
To liaise and work closely with the person taking continuing responsibility for the Operating Theatres
To accept personal responsibility and accountability for infection prevention and control practice
Key Duties
Provide holistic, specialised nursing care in all areas of Interventional Radiology Nursing.
Support and inform family member 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 the procedure.
Identify and act on potential hazards to both patients and staff, and where appropriate, act to prevent patientinjury.
Identify potential complications of various drugs used during the procedure, including contrast media.
Participate in the planning of the procedure and the management of the procedural list.
Access, plan and implement the total care of the conscious or conscious-sedated patient.
Co-ordinate and document planned patient care during the procedural phase.
Practice the principles of asepsis and act as a lead professional in infection control.
Recognise the early signs of complications and acting upon these as appropriate.
Provide skilled assistance to Consultants and Clinicians within interventional radiology. Assisting in sterile procedure (scrub), circulating, and in the care of sedated and anaesthetised patients.
Take responsibility for care, custody and administration of pharmaceuticals
Assist when necessary in the ordering of supplies, maintenance and repair of equipment to assist in budgetary control.
Utilise advanced nursing/clinical practices in accordance with the training provided e.g. cannulation, administration of Intravenous pharmaceuticals as per departmental protocol.
Observe and maintain the safety and comfort of patients at all times during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. Adhering to the highest possible professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to Line Manager.
Report all incidents of injury to yourself or patients to a line manager and complete appropriate incident form.
Will be required participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service
Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000, (IR(ME)R 2000 ).
Act as a professional role model and observe the rules and regulations of your professional body (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring applications of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference.
Quality:
To maintain correct documentation and record keeping using appropriate information systems.
To maintain protocols and quality standards for working practices within the area.
To participate in the medical/clinical audit of work and to collect information for the activities within the department.
To ensure proper maintenance of equipment and to monitor breakdowns
Finance, Information and Resources:
To ensure the effective use of resources, liaising with the Site Superintendent in respect of this.
Professional Education and Training:
To participate and supervise in the training of others particularly in respect of specialised area and to contribute to staff training needs with regard to induction, orientation and continuous education of staff.
To have an understanding and implement relevant Health & Safety at work and Welfare issues, including the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
To undertake an annual appraisal and appraise others as indicated within departmental cascade system.
Identify training and development needs for self and others including opportunities that satisfy service needs, in agreement with line manager.
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