Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-396FD-26
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Radiology Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Radiology Nurse – Band 5
Fixed term- maternity cover - 12 months
Are you ready to try a different aspect of nursing? An opportunity has arisen within Radiology at Royal Bolton Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse who would like to be part of an innovative, patient focussed pro-active team and develop new skills.
Whilst previous experience in supporting clinicians undertaking procedures is desirable, it is not essential. Your development is our priority and we will support you as you get to grips with our state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and wide range of procedures that are undertaken in radiology, such as Vascular Angiography/angioplasty and stenting, Embolisation, Hysterosalpingogram (HSG), Nephrostomy,Ultrasound and CT biopsy and drainages.
The Trust appreciates and values the contribution international nurses bring to the NHS. We also understand the support overseas nurses need to gain full registration once in the UK (via OSCE) and therefore we only recruit internationally to fill nursing vacancies when we can ensure support is in place. At this present time we aren’t in a position to offer that support and therefore will not accept applications from overseas nurses who only have Part 1 NMC registration. If that position changes in future we will clearly advertise our opportunities for international nurses to join our nurse team here in Bolton. Thank you for your understanding.
Main duties of the job
Monitoring for patients undergoing interventional procedures.
Scrubbing for Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners performing interventional procedures.
Patient care.
Stock assistance.
Cleaning and decontamination duties.
Booking patients for interventional procedures.
Multidisciplinary working.
Working for our organisation
This post is Monday to Friday, 9-5. It is open to external candidates as well as those who may already work within the Trust.
Bolton Foundation Trust strives to be a great place to work and has many opportunities for development and benefits such as our Vivup employee benefits programme for discounts on a wide variety of items.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Interventional Radiology (IR) is an ever expanding specialty offering the newest most up to date technologies within modern medicine. It is much less invasive than conventional treatments as most procedures are done through incisions less than 5mm. The team are often able to avoid general anaesthetic and can care for the patients with a combination of local anaesthetic and conscious sedation, provided by an adequately trained nurse. You will be admitting and caring for patients before, during and after invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating and recovery. You will also be providing general nursing care to patients across the department.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- BSc in Nursing or Diploma equivalent
- GCSE in Maths and English to a minimum of a C or 5 and above
Desirable criteria
- ANTT and infection control training
- Medicine management/ IV administration training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of on-going relevant professional development
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary workforce
- Knowledge of interventional policies and procedures
- Evidence of acute post registration experience (acute setting)
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working within an IR, Cath lab or Theatre environment
- Acute ward experience (Vascular, HBP, Urology, Cancer, Gastro)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good Communication Skills
- Previous experience in Scrub/ assistant with procedures/surgery
- Experience of care of patients during procedures as a circulating nurse
Desirable criteria
- IV Cannulation and venepuncture
- evidence of ILS or ALS
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Preceptorship and mentoring
- Computer & IT Skills
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship Qualification
- IT Qualification
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work with children and vulnerable adults (Enhanced DBS)
- Able to wear heavy PPE and stand for extended periods of time (lead)
Desirable criteria
- knowledge of radiation safety- IRMER relevant to clinical area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- sharron sanderson
- Job title
- lead nurse radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204390390
- Additional information
01204 390390 ext 2155
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