Radiology Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Penrhos Garnedd; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales seeks an experienced Staff Nurse for the Radiology Department. You will lead nursing care, managing effective clinical sessions and supporting patients through various complex procedures including CT and Ultrasound. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature, strong leadership skills, and be committed to high nursing standards. This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic team focused on patient advocacy and service improvement, with desirable skills in Welsh. Join us in providing excellent healthcare services.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar nursing role, particularly in Radiology.
• Ability to work with complex procedures like CT, MR, and Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing care within the Radiology Department.
• Ensure effective running of clinical sessions.
• Implement organisational policies and assist with service improvements.

Skills

Skilled evidence-based nursing care

Social care advice

Health promotion/education

Leadership and management

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Be in charge of the nursing care within Radiology Department under the supervision of the Senior Nurse.

Ensure all clinical sessions are run effectively and efficiently, by promoting and maintaining Radiology standards and protocols.

Maintain high standards of nursing care.

To provide skilled evidence based nursing care, social care advice and health promotion/education to patients and carers.

Undertake delegated line management responsibilities of other staff members including personal development, planning and individual performance reviews.

Assist, liaise and support the Senior Nurse in all aspects of departmental management ensuring effective and efficient leadership and development of clinical areas, leading to service improvement.

Address deficits in service requirement; assist with improvements to service delivery.

The post holder will implement organisational policies and contribute to service and policy change.

The Radiology Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd is seeking to appoint into the Team an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated staff nurse with previous experience relevant to this specialist area of work. The successful candidate will be required to assist with nursing care and support in all areas of the department, this will for example include involvement with complex procedures undertaken in the Interventional Radiology Suite, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, CT, MR and Ultrasound Scanning. Working with patients and staff within all of these modalities provides a diverse and engaging environment .

The qualities required of a radiology nurse is a caring, supportive and motivated professional to advocate for the patient, whilst ensuring safety, respecting the Health Board values and with a desire to work within a dynamic and inspiring team.

Contact Lead Nurse Kate Feane to arrange to visit the department prior to submitting your application.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.