The Interventional Radiology department based at UHW Cardiff is a leading centre not only within Wales, but the U.K, and at the forefront of several exciting service developments.
This exciting developmental post offers an opportunity to become an important part of a specialised field of nursing that is different, challenging, yet also extremely satisfying.
The successful candidate will be welcomed by our friendly multidisciplinary team and supported to undertake a competency framework that will enable them to fulfil the role of a band 5 interventional radiology nurse initially, before progressing their skills to become a band 6 Interventional radiology nurse.
The post holder will work within the interventional radiology team, based in Radiology, UHW Cardiff and with comprehensive training, will be accountable for the provision of specialist nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This includes pre-assessment, interventional assistant, circulating nurse, administration of conscious sedation (as band 6 only) and recovery nurse for both planned & emergency radiology procedures.
Working hours 37.5hrs over 4 days of mins unpaid lunch. The post holder will also be expected to participate in a 24-hour on call service, essential to the status of the UHB as a major trauma centre. The post holder will be governed by radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R 2017) and required to wear radiation protection clothing, sometimes for long periods of time whilst in the IR theatres.
An informal visit is essential, prior to application to familiarise yourself with the clothing and other aspects of this unique role.
Please ensure you address all the essential criteria in your application.
The requirement to adapt to a pressurized environment characterized by frequent variation of work load and emergency situations is paramount, as is the ability to lead in these situations.
We would welcome applications from professionals who are eager to learn new skills and progress their career in this dynamic speciality.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.