Staff Nurse (BAND 6) Interventional Radiology

Job overview

Following successful career progression of the recent post holder, we are delighted to recruit a Band 5 or a Band 6 registered nurse that could complement / enhance our cohesive and supportive interventional radiology (IR) team.

We welcome applications from both experienced IR nurses or any registered nurse with acute hospital experienced that has honed their clinical, critical thinking and prioritisation skills within a busy clinical setting. This is an exciting opportunity to move into a different type of nursing that would give you the confidence to develop your autonomy in making decisions whilst working in a collaborative team.

In this round of recruitment, there will be a different shortlisting criteria for Band 5 progression and Band 6 on appointment. Please indicate in the application / supporting statement as to which position are you looking to get assessed for.

1) Band 5 progressing to Band 6 upon successful completion of all IR competencies within 6 months of appointment

a. Numeracy and Typing Test

b. Panel Interview

2) Band 6 on appointment

a. Numeracy Test and Typing Test

b. IR self-assessment skills

c. IR competency exam

d. Panel Interview

Assessment Date : w / c 3rd March 2025 (Face-to-face only)

Informal visits are welcomed and highly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Be able to rotate within the different nursing specialities of interventional radiology practice and safely perform the clinical skills required in the assigned area (e.g. pre-admission, scrubbing, nurse led-sedation, shift coordination)
• Be able to work in a multidisciplinary team using compassionate communication skills, flexibility to meet the service needs using safe and efficient prioritisation skills with taking into account the RMH patients at the heart of every decision.
• Be able to work in a busy / fast-paced clinical environment requiring agility and standing longer periods continuously whilst wearing a lead gown.

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The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.