Registered Nurse | North Bristol NHS Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	14 Ebrill 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	14 Mai 2026
Lleoliad:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Cwmni:	North Bristol NHS
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7907663/339-CCS7663-MJA

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We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our committed nursing team in Interventional Radiology (IR) Labs on Gate 19.

We are a busy department incorporating 4 Interventional Radiology rooms, this area manages a wide variety of procedures which includes outpatient, inpatient and emergency cases.

Interventional Radiology Nursing combines the best of excellent patient-centred care with high level technical clinical skills. Nurses can expect an engaging role that will expand their knowledge whilst developing highly specialised skills within the Interventional Radiology lab setting.

You will be trained in scrub procedures, assisting (circulating) and caring for patients in the Interventional Radiology Labs - the work is very variable, challenging but exciting.

The successful applicant will ideally possess experience in an acute setting, be confident in managing unwell patients, and most importantly be an enthusiast and adaptable team player.

We currently have opportunities available for:
• Experienced Registered Nurses with current NMC Registration
• Newly Qualified Nurses with current NMC Registration
• Work with patients who will be undergoing a wide variety of interventional radiology procedures from different specialties.
• Care for patients throughout the procedure, offering support, monitoring observations, administering medications, etc.
• Assist radiologists as the scrub nurse, preparing sterile fields and specialist equipment.
• Circulate within the lab to assist the radiologist/scrub nurse by providing the appropriate equipment.
• Wear appropriate PPE, including lead aprons, during fluoroscopy cases.
• Be responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to patients.
• Act as a practice assessor for nursing students, support learners across the MDT, and help coordinate student placements.
• To be actively involved in your own development.
• Adhere to local and Trust-wide infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in on-call duties overnight once enough experience has been acquired, in addition to your contracted hours.

Please click the following link to find out more about us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toXjp-kYCps

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (In addition to the duties listed earlier in the advert):
• Undertake a wide range of more complex nursing procedures requiring applications of specialist expertise and knowledge and act as a source of reference.
• Flexible to adapt to changes in the workload
• Ability to undertake first line management duties in the absence of Senior staff.
• Able to assess, implement and evaluate individual patient care needs.
• Able to recognise adverse complications or medical conditions and react promptly and appropriately.
• High level of co-ordination and dexterity to enable manipulation of clinical radiological equipment in performing clinical tasks.
• Build and promote inter-professional understanding and networks with peers and colleagues.
• Build confidence and trust with patients in a potentially frightening, technical environment by applying a professional and empathetic approach
• Able to identify problems, understand complex situations and information and take appropriate action
• Able to plan and prioritise own workload appropriate to grade and keep accurate patient records and documentation.
• Promote an image of high professional skill and competence to all department users and to impress the public with attitudes and service provided by the Trust in general and by Radiology Nurses in particular.
• Work within multidisciplinary departmental teams.
• Responsible Nurse for specific designated tasks i.e. link persons for (e.g. resuscitation, infection control), Point of Care Trainer (POCT), student placements, etc.
• Provide skilled assistance to Consultants and Clinicians within Interventional Radiology. Assisting in sterile procedure (scrub), circulating, and in the care of sedated and anaesthetised patients.
• Provide assistance for radiological endoscopic procedures in all aspects of maintenance and decontamination of flexible scopes.
• Take responsibility for care, custody and administration of pharmaceuticals
• Provide and maintain accurate documentation e.g. record patient observations, care plans and electronic records.
• Utilise advanced nursing/clinical practices in accordance with the training provided e.g. cannulation, administration of Intravenous pharmaceuticals as per departmental protocol.
• Rotate through imaging modalities and Radiology departments as required.
• Lead Radiology nursing cover outside the department, e.g. Theatre, wards as required.
• Observe and maintain the safety and comfort of patients at all times during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. Adhering to the highest possible professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g. verbal, written, electronic etc.
• Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient prior, during and after the examination.
• Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager.
• Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
• Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include:
• • Health and Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Infection Control
• Major Incidents,
• Dress Code,
• Sickness Absence,
• Punctuality etc.
• Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser.
• Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiology Nurse e.g. new equipment, new processes etc.
• Participate in practice education of students and induction of new staff.
• Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager and complete appropriate incident form.
• Maintain correct documentation and record keeping using appropriate information systems.
• Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7-day per week service , including weekend shifts and out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, (IR(ME)R 2017).
• Act as a professional role model and observe the rules and regulations of the NMC.


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026