Interventional Radiology Nurse Preceptorship – 2-Year Program

University Hospitals Plymouth Nhs Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth is offering a 2-year preceptorship in Interventional Radiology for newly qualified nurses. The programme provides exposure to Vascular IR, Non-Vascular IR, Neuro IR, CT and US interventions, and Emergency and Acute IR services.

This role combines procedural, day-case and emergency nursing, with flexible shifts including weekdays, on-call, weekends and extended hours as service needs require, to support professional development in a highly

Qualifications

• Working towards RGN qualification and NMC registration.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst recognising own limitations.
• Effective teamwork and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care.
• Carry out clinical observations and report changes to senior staff.
• Support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts and report adverse findings.
• Escort patients to other departments as directed by the registered nurse.
• Support nutritional needs of patients and assist with feeding.
• Promote health education and educate patients and carers.
• Document and countersign all observations and care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Autonomous working

Team working

Clinical assessment

Education

RGN qualification in progress / NMC registration

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth is offering a 2-year preceptorship in Interventional Radiology for newly qualified nurses. The programme provides exposure to Vascular IR, Non-Vascular IR, Neuro IR, CT and US interventions, and Emergency and Acute IR services.

This role combines procedural, day-case and emergency nursing, with flexible shifts including weekdays, on-call, weekends and extended hours as service needs require, to support professional development in a highly