Interventional Radiology Nurse – On-Call Specialist Care

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Derriford Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team. The role encompasses scrub, circulating and pre-procedure nursing across vascular, neurovascular, biliary and CT/ultrasound-guided procedures.

You will deliver high-quality, peri-procedural care, participate in on-call emergency and major trauma coverage, and support education for students and junior staff within a dynamic, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing acutely ill patients and gaining first and second line support.
• Perioperative care experience and understanding of NMC standards.
• Competence in scrub techniques and IV medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care during interventional radiology procedures.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Prepare, support and monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
• Undertake scrub, circulating and pre-procedure nurse roles as required.
• Monitor sedation and provide ongoing clinical observations during procedures.
• Act as patient advocate, ensuring consent, privacy and dignity.

Skills

Acutely ill care

Perioperative care

NMC code

Scrub techniques

IR experience

Preceptorship

IV meds administration

Education

NMC registration

Healthcare degree

Practice supervisor

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Derriford Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team. The role encompasses scrub, circulating and pre-procedure nursing across vascular, neurovascular, biliary and CT/ultrasound-guided procedures.

You will deliver high-quality, peri-procedural care, participate in on-call emergency and major trauma coverage, and support education for students and junior staff within a dynamic, multidisciplinary