Staff Nurse (BAND 6) Interventional Radiology

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Clinical Radiology Grade NHS AfC:

Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-SB1121826-A Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading Staff Nurse (BAND 6)

Interventional Radiology NHS AfC:

Band 6 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 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. Working for our organisation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed

Job Description and Person Specification :

- Support and inform family members and carers who often accompany patients for both elective and emergency procedures Liaise with referring doctors and ward staff to ensure pre-procedural work is completed Prepare equipment for the safe care of the patient during procedure Communicate with other members of the interventional radiology team regarding the patient Identify and act upon potential hazards to both patient and staff and where appropriate act to prevent injury Identify potential of various drugs used during the procedure including contrast Be able to talk about patients' consents for procedures in line with local policy Ensure patient's identification Person specification Education Essential criteria Unrestricted NMC registration to practice Desirable criteria Evidence of continued professional education/ qualification related to interventional radiology / oncology nursing IV cannulation / venepuncture certification Advanced cardiac life support certification Experience Essential criteria Acute hospital clinical experience in oncology, medical or surgical speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job Intravenous drug administration, drug calculations, venepuncture and cannulation Desirable criteria Clinical experience working in all Interventional Radiology nursing disciplines (e.g. scrubbing, nurse-led sedation, pre and post IR care) Experience working within similar environments to Interventional Radiology (e.g. theatres, endoscopy, cath lab, CCU) Skills Essential criteria Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team members Able to work autonomously using own initiative with minimal supervision Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Able to sustain standing long periods of time wearing a lead gown Able to navigate computer systems with ease and efficiency Abie to work cross site as required 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. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. 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. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Documents to download Job Description and Personal Specifications ( PDF , 624.1 KB ) Job Features Form ( PDF , 136.6 KB ) Royal Marsden Trust Values ( PDF , 715.5 KB ) Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide ( PDF , 1.2 MB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Eva Marie Hertz Job title Matron Email address eva-marie.hertz@rmh.nhs.uk List jobs with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors