About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Radiology Nursing team and are seeking Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners wishing to develop their career and skills within the imaging specialty of Radiology & Interventional Radiology on a part time basis.
The varied nature of this specialty means there is always something new and interesting to learn. The post consists of a variety of roles including working as a scrub assistant for sterile interventional procedures, circulating duties for recording patients' observations, IV drug administration and managing patient care from pre-procedure through to post-procedure recovery.The post requires participation in the Interventional Radiology on-call service which is fully operational to cover out of hour's emergencies both week day evenings/nights and weekends.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 7.5hrs/day (with a potential opportunity to move to a 9-day fortnight roster in the future)
We welcome applicants to have an informal visit of the department to discuss the role in more detail.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with potential requirement to work at Poole Hospital on occasion.
This role required NMC Registration.
UK experience as a registered nurse is essential.
Interview Date: Monday, 13th July 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Either surgical/medical/theatre experience in the acute care setting. Experience in pre and post procedural care of Day Care or Short Stay Surgery or Investigations.
Desirable
Experience with caring for patients who have undergone interventional radiological procedures.
Technical skills Essential
Experience or awareness of aseptic scrub skills and techniques Working in a theatre style environment required for major Interventional Radiology procedures. IV drug administration or willing to undertake Basic Life Support with adjuncts and willing to advance to next level of Immediate Life Support, ILS. Computer skills Experienced in complying with working Policies and SOP's, Infection Control and Risk Management Policies set by previously employing health care organisations
Desirable
Central venous devices access management Totally implanted venous access devices management. Willing to learn venepuncture and cannulation Blood Transfusion competencies.
Knowledge Essential
An understanding of nursing care requirements for the provision of pre and post care for surgical and or radiological interventions and medical investigations Knowledge and understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and infection control. Knowledge of Data protection act and patient confidentiality Willing to develop one's own knowledge base and clinical and organisational skills. To demonstrate the ability to reflect upon practice in order to gain insight into clinical practice, self-growth and development within a specialist area. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
Knowledge of caring for patienst with peripheral vascular , gastrointestinal and urological disease, Has attended study days or gained experience within specialities associated with or in working partnership with Interventional Radiology
Other requirements Essential
Adaptable to emergency situations and pressurised envirioment. Ability to cope with rapid through-put of patients and meeting individual patient needs. Participate in on call service. The wearing of lead aprons (PPE) during diagnostic, fluoroscopy and interventional procedures Motivated and adaptable to change
Desirable
Working in support services sector.
Personal attributes. Essential
Flexible to service needs and expanding radiology services
Desirable
Experience in the provision of sessional services or time tabled care provision
Qualifications Essential
Experienced registered 1st Level Nurse with a minimum of one years working experience or evidence of the required transferable skills. Registered with the NMC.
Desirable
A Post Basic Qualification appropriate to this speciality
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)