Imaging Staff Nurse | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata if part-time |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7786074/430-CC25-398A-A |
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Imaging Staff Nurse
Department: Imaging and Interventional Radiology
Band 5
Hours 33.50 Hours/week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Do you want the opportunity to be at the forefront of a developing specialty which has revolutionised patient care in a wide range of diseases? Do you want to develop skills in Interventional radiology, then this is the place for you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join Milton Keynes University Hospital Imaging Department as a new Imaging Scanning Centre is opening in 2026. The Imaging Department has also recently expanded with an introduction of two Community Diagnostic Centres at Lloyds Court and Whitehouse Park.
Interventional Radiology is a specialist field with many procedures such as vascular, biopsies, drainages and vascular line insertions performed with minimally invasive techniques using Fluoroscopy, CT-scan, and Ultrasound as modality, however nursing roles and responsibilities are required throughout the department.
The Nursing team works closely with Interventional Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and the Clinical support team throughout the patient’s journey through the Imaging Department.
No previous experience in this imaging or radiology field is necessary, as full training will be given if successful.
For further information, please contact, Imaging Nurse Manager Kliff Ramos on 01908 995672
Interview date: 11.03.2026
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
The successful candidate will be a RN with a caring nature, with excellent verbal communication skills and ability organise and to use their initiative.
To ensure effective nursing input and participation wherever appropriate within Imaging. This involves delivery of patient care daily. Such delivery of care will be given whilst working within a wide range of radiology procedures (for example under computed tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology (IR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound) as well as under professional guidelines.
The post requires a degree of flexibility to respond to the changing needs within the departments. Radiology is a 24/7 service and out of hours working may be required.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Independently manage patients and provide high standard care within the speciality collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care.
Demonstrate adequate practice and specialist knowledge in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care. This will include history taking, physical examination, evaluate patients and relative’s needs, ensure patient is adequately prepared and safe for the agreed interventional procedure.
Communication and relationship building
The post holder will:
Be providing and receiving sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or co-ordination is required or because there are barriers to understanding.
Communicate with patients, their relatives or other accompanying visitors to enable informed decision making.
Responsibilities for analysis
The post holder will:
Provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, and implementing and evaluating care.
Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patient’s condition and escalate appropriately.
Responsibilities for planning & organisation of activities
The post holder will:
Coordinate and organise own workload, in conjunction with the imaging nurse lead.
Be involved with varied IR lists to ensure work is carried out following principles of urgency and priority in a rapidly changing workflow setting.
Responsibility for Patient/ Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
The post holder will:
To demonstrate principles of patient safety by ensuring that all treatment and procedures are carried out by competent and appropriately trained staff.
To be a patients advocate.
Development of policies and services
The post holder will:
Uphold standards of safety and quality always putting the patient first and protecting them from harm
Contribute to the development and implementation of Clinical Governance processes relevant to interventional radiology procedures.
Financial responsibility
The post holder will:
Contribute to the effective use and deployment of resources and staff to achieve optimum value for money without detriment to patient care.
Assist in maintaining all equipment and stock levels with due regard for economy and safety.
Managing people
The post holder will:
Be responsible for his/her actions and patient workload and be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for the on-going professional development of registered staff.
Responsibility for information resources
The post holder will:
Use a variety of IT systems which are essential to the performance of their day-to-day work including CRIS, PACS and Cerner.
To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct.
Research and development
The post holder will:
Utilise skills to analyse and synthesise research findings and implement to deliver evidence-based practice within the clinical areas.
Participate in both clinical and organisational audit as required, to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
Freedom to Act
The post holder will:
Work in accordance with the hospital and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Be responsible for own Professional Accountability
Other Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Have a flexible approach to how contracted hours of work are scheduled and work location.
Be prepared to participate in 24/7 imaging service delivery model.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026