Interventional Radiology Nurse Developmental 5 (6 after competencies)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Cardiff is seeking an Interventional Radiology Nurse. This developmental post involves specialized nursing care for patients in radiology procedures and offers comprehensive training. Candidates must be Registered Adult Nurses with NMC Registration and demonstrate strong clinical skills. This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with 37.5 hours weekly, and is crucial for the trauma services offered by the organization.

Qualifications

• Sufficient post Registration Experience in an Acute NHS Setting.
• Experience of Autonomous patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Participate in a 24-hour on call service essential to the major trauma centre status.

Skills

IV Drug Administration

Evidence of Teaching/Mentoring Skills

Evidence of Staff Supervision/Team Leading

High Level of Coordination & Dexterity

Education

Registered Adult Nurse

Current NMC Registration

Venepuncture & Cannulation

Core Infusion Pump Competent

Urinary Catheterisation

Evidence of Post Registration Training and Development

ILS

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Interventional Radiology Nurse Developmental 5 (6 after competencies)

The closing date is 16 October 2025

The Interventional Radiology department based at UHW Cardiff is a leading centre not only within Wales, but the U.K, and at the forefront of several exciting service developments.

This exciting developmental post offers an opportunity to become an important part of a specialised field of nursing that is different, challenging, yet also extremely satisfying.

The successful candidate will be welcomed by our friendly multidisciplinary team and supported to undertake a competency framework that will enable them to fulfil the role of a band 5 interventional radiology nurse initially, before progressing their skills to become a band 6 Interventional radiology nurse.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the interventional radiology team, based in Radiology, UHW Cardiff and with comprehensive training, will be accountable for the provision of specialist nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This includes pre-assessment, interventional assistant, circulating nurse, administration of conscious sedation (as band 6 only) and recovery nurse for both planned & emergency radiology procedures.

Working hours 37.5hrs over 4 days of 0800-1800. 30 mins unpaid lunch. The post holder will also be expected to participate in a 24-hour on call service, essential to the status of the UHB as a major trauma centre. The post holder will be governed by radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R 2017) and required to wear radiation protection clothing, sometimes for long periods of time whilst in the IR theatres.

An informal visit is essential, prior to application to familiarise yourself with the clothing and other aspects of this unique role.

Please ensure you address all the essential criteria in your application.

The requirement to adapt to a pressurized environment characterized by frequent variation of work load and emergency situations is paramount, as is the ability to lead in these situations.

We would welcome applications from professionals who are eager to learn new skills and progress their career in this dynamic speciality.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Professional Registration

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Venepuncture & Cannulation
• Core Infusion Pump Competent
• Urinary Catheterisation
• Evidence of Post Registration Training and Development
• ILS

Nursing Experience

• Sufficient post Registration Experience in an Acute NHS Setting
• Experience of Autonomous patient care

Skills

• Iv Drug Administration
• Evidence of Teaching/Mentoring Skills
• Evidence of Staff Supervision/Team Leading
• High Level of Co-Ordination & Dexterity to Enable Manipulation of Clinical Radiological Equipment in Performing Clinical Tasks

Personal Qualities

• Ability to wear Radiation Protection PPE
• Ability to participate in out of hours on call rota and be on site within 30 minutes when called
• Willingness & enthusiasm to complete competency framework to meet role requirements of band 5 Radiology Nurse initially, before progressing to a band 6 role
• Evidence of independent working and initiative
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Evidence of a flexible approach to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.