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Are you looking for a change in nursing career, a new challenge or new focus?

We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse to join our growing Interventional Radiology team at an exciting time of investment and development in Interventional services.

We are seeking to recruit a professional, outgoing, caring, adaptable, dedicated individual to join our team, our aim is to provide excellent patient care that is adaptable to the patients' needs and the needs of the service as we continue to develop our scope of practice.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, Support Staff, Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists to deliver high standards of care within the imaging modalities of Interventional Radiology etc. The varied nature of this specialty means there is always something new and interesting to learn.

This is a diverse role where you will learn the skills of a Interventional Radiology Nurse. 

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.

Main duties of the job

This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established team and work hand in hand with other professionals to deliver a high-quality care.

Provide and maintain high standard of Nursing care working in the Interventional Suite of the Radiology Department, working as part of a team with the Radiologists and Radiographers and Health care assistants.

To assist in procedures as a scrub nurse, monitor them during procedures, support patients both physically and psychologically before during and after their procedures.  

Administer to and monitor patients having conscious sedation for complex radiological procedures. You will liaise with other members in the department and hospital.

The service will expand to provide emergency services out of hours and successful applicants will be required to participate in the on call service following completion of a competency based training package.

Working for our organisation

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career  development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!