Staff Nurse - Children's Radiology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join their Children's Radiology team. This part-time position involves working with paediatric patients during imaging procedures and ensuring their safety throughout the process. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to professional development and patient care.

Qualifications

• Motivated to personal and professional development.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Admission and pre-scan preparation.
• Safe administration and monitoring of patients receiving sedation.
• Post-scan recovery & discharge.

Skills

Cannulation and venepuncture skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately

Teamwork

Analytical and clinical decision making skills

Knowledge of MRI / Radiology procedures

Education

Degree or diploma in Nursing

First level registration - Registered Nurse (Children)

Supporting learners in practice (SLiP) course completion

Job description

Staff Nurse - Children's Radiology

The closing date is 01 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join our dedicated team within Children's Radiology at MFT.

This is a cross-site role working within the Radiology Departments at both Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) & Wythenshawe Hospital on a rotational basis. The Radiology Nursing team work mainly with children undergoing anaesthesia or sedation for imaging investigations such as magnetic resonance (MR) scans.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to excellent development and progression opportunities which include supporting staff to gain the knowledge and skills required to care for patients during their journey in Radiology including:

• Admission and pre-scan preparation
• Safe administration and monitoring of patients receiving sedation
• Post-scan recovery & discharge following general anaesthesia or sedation

The Children's Radiology Nurses work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside Operating Department Practitioners, Radiographers, Consultant Anaesthetists, & administrative staff.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level registration - Registered Nurse (Children). Current full Registration with NMC (UK)
• Degree or diploma in Nursing
• Supporting learners in practice (SLiP) course completion / Mentorship qualification

Personal Attributes

• Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Treats patients, colleagues and the public with dignity and respect.
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.

Experience

• Evidence of experience within a relevant recovery setting, caring for paediatric patients post anaesthesia or sedation
• Evidence of professional development
• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practise
• Previous experience within relevant clinical setting
• Completion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support course (PILS)
• Experience of sedation practice (patient assessment, administration, monitoring of patients pre, intra and post sedation

Skills

• Cannulation and venepuncture skills or willingness to undertake
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills within the role
• Knowledge of relevant policies / legislation relevant to clinical area, current health policy & clinical governance
• Experience of using Hive or other electronic health record systems Ability to work in a cross-site role
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Knowledge of MRI / Radiology procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital & Wythenshawe Hospital

Oxford Road (RMCH) / Southmoor Road (Wythenshawe)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-CSS-7584053*

Job locations

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital & Wythenshawe Hospital

Oxford Road (RMCH) / Southmoor Road (Wythenshawe)