Interventional Radiology Nurse Developmental 5 (6 after competencies)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking an Interventional Radiology Nurse to provide specialized care for patients undergoing various procedures. This role involves assisting during interventions, participating in on-call services, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate must have a nursing qualification and experience in a demanding environment. Opportunities for progression from Band 5 to Band 6 are available, with competitive salary scales aligned with NHS standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Ability to administer conscious sedation is required for Band 6 nurses.
• Experience in managing patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing procedures.
• Assist during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call service.

Skills

Specialist nursing care

Ability to work under pressure

Fluent in Welsh and/or English

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

The post holder will work within the interventional radiology team, based in Radiology, UHW Cardiff. With comprehensive training, they will be accountable for providing specialist nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This includes pre-assessment, assisting during interventions, circulating as a nurse, administering conscious sedation (Band 6 only), and recovery for both planned and emergency procedures.

Working hours are 37.5 hours over 4 days from 0800 to 1800, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The post requires participation in a 24-hour on-call service, essential for the UHB as a major trauma centre. Radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R 2017) govern the role, requiring the wearing of radiation protection clothing, sometimes for extended periods.

An informal visit is highly recommended to familiarize yourself with the clothing and other aspects of this unique role. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; applications in Welsh will not be treated less favorably.

The UHB reserves the right to close the vacancy after 24 hours if many suitable applications are received, so early application is encouraged. Check your email regularly for recruitment correspondence.

Non-UK or RoI nationals require sponsorship to work in the UK, via a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless eligible through another route. Candidates should self-assess their likelihood of obtaining sponsorship at Work in the UK. If eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower, and the Immigration Health Surcharge is not applicable.

This role demands the ability to adapt to a pressurized environment with frequent workload variations and emergencies, and to lead in such situations. We welcome applications from professionals eager to learn and progress in this dynamic specialty.

Welsh language skills are desirable; applications from Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and offering over 100 specialist services. Serving approximately 500,000 residents, we focus on local health and care needs and regional service development. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together." We aim to improve health outcomes through strategic objectives including putting people first, providing outstanding quality, delivering in the right places, and acting for the future.

We are committed to transforming service delivery over the next decade to provide outstanding care that matches the best in the world. Our values are kindness, respect, trust and integrity, and personal responsibility, which are central to our work.

Wales offers stunning coastlines, UNESCO sites, and vibrant cities. Cardiff, the Welsh capital, is lively with cultural and sporting attractions. The Vale of Glamorgan offers beautiful countryside and coast, charming towns, and cultural sites like the National Museum and the Millennium Centre. Whether you prefer city or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale provide the best of both worlds.

The salary scale has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026, effective from August 2025 with backdated arrears to April 1, 2025, where applicable.

The Interventional Radiology department at UHW Cardiff is a leading centre in Wales and the UK, at the forefront of service development. This developmental post offers an opportunity to join a specialized, challenging, yet rewarding nursing field.

The successful candidate will join a friendly multidisciplinary team and will undertake a competency framework to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 Interventional Radiology Nurse.