Interventional Radiology Nurse Manager - Unit Co-ordinator

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Interventional Radiology Nurse Manager - Unit Co-ordinator at the Aintree Hospital site. This full-time role combines clinical and managerial duties and includes an on-call rota, workforce planning and staff development as part of a fast-paced IR theatre team.

The successful candidate will lead nursing practice, develop services, and drive quality improvement and governance across the IR pathway to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC pin and leadership experience.
• Experience in Interventional Radiology or theatre settings preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage rosters.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and professional leadership within IR department.
• Oversee nursing workforce planning, staff rostering, leave, sickness absence, recruitment, and training.
• Ensure safe, patient-centred care across pre- and post-procedure stages and coordinate clinical governance.

Skills

Nurse leadership

IR nursing

Staff rostering

Clinical governance

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

BSc Nursing

Tools

IR equipment knowledge

Job description

Interventional Radiology Nurse Manager - Unit Co-ordinator

Company:

Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We areseekingan experienced,motivatedand forward-thinking senior nurse to lead our established Interventional Radiology (IR) Theatre team at the Aintree Hospital site. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, developing services, and supporting staff within a specialist and fast-paced clinical environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued development of the Interventional Radiology service,demonstratinga strong commitment to quality improvement, clinical governance, and service innovation. You will provide visible leadership to the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe,effectiveand patient-centred care whilemaintainingthe highest standards of clinical practice.

This is afull timecombined clinical and managerial role and includes participation in the Interventional Radiology nursing on-call rota.

Provisional interview date: Tuesday 24th November 2026 (in person).

A visit to the department prior to interview is highly recommended.

The post holder will provide operational and professional leadership within the Interventional Radiology department, supporting the effective day-to-day management of the service and nursing workforce. Responsibilities will include workforce planning, staff rostering, annual leave management, sickness absence management, recruitment, performance management, and the training and development of staff.

You will oversee the coordination and delivery of care for patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures, ensuring a seamless patientjourneyandmaintaininghigh standardsof safety,qualityand patient experience. The role will also involve supporting and developing junior staff, promoting a positive learning environment, and ensuring the efficient organisation of departmental activities.

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Clinically, the successful candidate will be expected to work as a senior practitioner within the IR team, providing expert nursing care throughout the patient pathway. This includes pre-procedure assessment, post-procedure recovery, and supporting procedures within the theatre environment through patient monitoring and scrub/assisting duties asrequired.

The Unit Coordinator Manager will work closely with wider multidisciplinary colleagues, providing leadership, guidance and support to ensure services are delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with organisationalobjectives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a senior nurse who is passionate about leadership, service improvement and delivering outstanding patient care within a highly specialised area of practice.

This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust