Interventional Radiology Nurse: Scrub & Circulating

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team at Derriford Hospital. You will deliver safe, patient-centred care across the peri-procedural pathway and work as a scrub, circulating or pre-procedure nurse within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

The role provides opportunities for development in a specialist area, with involvement in on-call services to support emergency and major trauma procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for acutely unwell patients
• Commitment to clinical excellence
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care throughout the peri-procedural pathway.
• Act as a scrub practitioner, circulating practitioner or pre-procedure nurse across a variety of interventions.
• Monitor and support patients during invasive and sedated procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Prepare patients for procedures, providing clear explanations and emotional support.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and advocacy at all times.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical audit, infection prevention and risk management initiatives.
• Support the education, supervision and development of students, learners and junior staff members.
• Contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the department and take charge of clinical areas when required.
• To participate in and provide support for two separate Interventional Radiology on‑call services, following completion of the required training and competency assessments.
• Maintain and develop specialist knowledge and skills in line with emerging interventional radiology techniques and service developments.

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team at Derriford Hospital. You will deliver safe, patient-centred care across the peri-procedural pathway and work as a scrub, circulating or pre-procedure nurse within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

The role provides opportunities for development in a specialist area, with involvement in on-call services to support emergency and major trauma procedures.