Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Junior Sister
The closing date is 12 November 2025
We are looking for experienced Interventional Radiology nurse to join our Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse team. The IR department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals was named by National Vascular Registry as the highest performing interventional centre in the UK in 2024, conducting almost 1,200 minimally invasive treatments in a single year.
The post holder should demonstrate a dynamic approach to their work and have commitment, drive and enthusiasm to drive the development of our services within Interventional Radiology Theatres.
Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the effective running of the department, providing clinical leadership and managerial support in the absence of the Senior Sister, working as a highly skilled member of the multidisciplinary team, practicing a high standard of clinical care and being key to improve the patients experience.
The post holder will be required to coordinate the department, need to be prepared to work within a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care.
Applicants should have an enthusiastic approach to teaching junior members of staff and students. You must have a clear idea regarding your career development and be a team player with a flexible attitude to meet the service needs.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Educated to degree level
* Evidence of Leadership
* Teaching qualification
* Evidence continued Professional Development
* Proven ability to mentor/preceptor junior members of staff
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Experience in Interventional Radiology, must be minimum 3 years
* IV Drug Administration
* Ability to undertake staff performance reviews and set objectives
* Extended scope of practice to include; Conscious sedation. Venepuncture. Cannulation
Communication and Interpersonal skills
* Be able to work on own initiative
* Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
* Participate in standard setting and research projects
* Evidence showing clinical and professional development
* To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
* Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
* Facilitate learning of others
Special Attributes and other
* Demonstrates empathy and diplomacy when dealing with complaints and incidents
* Excellent organisational skills
* Flexible and reliable
* Ability to facilitate change
Other requirements
* Must be able to reach hospital within 30 minutes for on‑call working
* Requirement and ability to wear X‑ray protective clothing
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.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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