Interventional Radiology Nurse
Job overview
Job overview
Bedford Interventional Radiology is seeking Band 6 Nurses to join our team, caring for patients undergoing a range of IR procedures and supporting the coordination of our small, dedicated team during shifts (four days per week—see post details).
Successful candidates will have strong patient assessment and observation skills and a desire to grow into a team‑leader role as they gain experience.
Applicants must have experience working in an acute hospital setting. Experience in radiology or theatre nursing is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job- Assess patients for interventional radiology procedures using pre‑assessment criteria and provide clear information about their planned procedure.
- Care for patients during procedures, offering support, monitoring observations, administering medications, inserting and removing cannulas, and checking CBG levels.
- Provide post‑procedure care, monitoring recovery and arranging safe transfer to recovery areas or wards.
- Assist with preparing sterile fields and specialist equipment, undertaking scrub and circulating nurse roles during procedures.
- Wear appropriate PPE, including lead aprons, during fluoroscopy cases.
- Safely administer sedation following completion of sedation training.
- Liaise with Radiologists regarding procedures, manage bookings, and coordinate with bed managers, specialist nurses and the wider team to ensure smooth patient pathways.
- Act as a practice assessor for nursing students, support learners across the MDT, and help coordinate student placements.
- Work independently to organise, prioritise and coordinate your daily workload, and take on Nurse‑in‑Charge responsibilities once experienced.
- Join a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to staff wellbeing, with access to high‑quality training and development opportunities.
- All new staff will complete a six‑month probationary period. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job. Please review for the full details and responsibilities.- Assist in the organisation, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for patients undergoing procedures within the Imaging Department (e.g., liver biopsies, lung biopsies, nephrostomies), including care for terminally ill, disabled, elderly and confused patients.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort before, during and after procedures, and complete nurse‑led discharge where appropriate.
- Work independently to organise, coordinate and prioritise your daily workload.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively—face‑to‑face, verbally and by telephone—with clinical, technical and administrative staff across the Trust, as well as with patients, relatives, carers and visitors, including those whose first language is not English.
- Assist Radiologists during diagnostic procedures in line with professional training and departmental protocols.
- Arrange imaging appointments as required, liaising with wards, radiographers, theatres, staff and patients, and providing any necessary preparation or instructions
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Diploma or degree level RN Level 1 or equivalent
- NMC Registered
- Mentorship course
- Revalidation
Experience
Essential criteria- Undertakes a range of nursing procedures competently without supervision
- Provides good level of patient care and has ability to assess clinical information and adjust care to suit patient condition
- Work Independently and as part of team
- Good organisational skills and team work
- Has attended radiation protection training/ Aware of radiation protection training
- Worked in IR theatre
- Scrub Nursing experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Awareness of infection control and health and safety
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills
- Maintain professional and educational development
- Computer literate (IPM, Nerve centre, ICE, outlook, word)
- Awareness of RCN Radiology Nursing Guidelines
- Worked in IR theatre
Personal Skills
Essential criteria- Open/Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Team focused
- Professional attitude
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
- Scrub Nursing experience
- Recommend any new skills and procedure that can benefit team and patient care
Other
Essential criteria- Experience in acquiring new clinical skills
- Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Inserting and removing intravenous lines
- Administration of medications, IV, IM, PO
- Safe moving & handling of patients and equipment
- Scrub Nursing experience
- Any update with evidence based practices and skills, ILS qualification
- IV opioid administration, Administration of sedation,Safe use of central lines/PICC/Midline/Hickman lines
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.