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Preceptee Adult Staff Nurse Interview Day - Interventional Radiology
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust View all jobs
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Job summary
Interventional Radiology Interview Day for Third Year Adult Nursing Students
We are excited to be recruiting into our Interventional Radiology Department!
Interventional Radiology is one of the most innovative and rapidly developing specialties within healthcare. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for newly qualified nurses to join our team and develop specialist knowledge and skills within this unique area.
For the first time, we are offering a 2-year preceptorship programme within Interventional Radiology. This programme will provide exposure to a range of specialist areas including, Vascular Interventional Radiology, Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Radiology, CT & US interventions and Emergency and Acute Interventional Services
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience across a variety of clinical settings whilst developing your confidence, competence, and expertise within a highly specialised service.
As the role includes a combination of procedural, day-case and emergency services, flexibility is essential. You will be expected to work a range of shifts, including weekdays, on-call commitments, weekends and extended hours where service needs require.
Whether you are looking to start your nursing career in a specialist area or are interested in innovative, patient-focused care, Interventional Radiology offers a rewarding and diverse career pathway with excellent opportunities for professional development.
Main duties of the job
During the programme, you will:
- Complete the Trust Preceptorship Programm
- Undertake specialist Interventional Radiology training and competencies
- Develop advanced assessment and patient management skills
- Gain experience supporting minimally invasive procedures
- Participate in multidisciplinary working with radiologists, radiographers, nurses and allied health professionals
- Benefit from protected study time and regular group support sessions throughout the programme
About us
Why Work For Us?
With an amazing quality of life, stunning waterfront location, buzzing city centre, fascinating maritime history, there is quite simply nowhere better to live, work and play than Plymouth. Plymouth is an ambitious city with huge growth potential and exciting major changes ahead. We have already seen the growth of the university, the redevelopment of Royal William Yard and Millbay, one of the UK's top 50 regeneration projects. The Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal is a groundbreaking deal with the government to deliver economic growth in the south west, which could see £296 million pumped into the region over the next 15 years, its exciting times ahead.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
216-RK-IR-2026
Job locations
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, and toileting), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
Provide and prioritise own tasks.
To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording andreporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising,recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
Undertake the escort of patients to other departments, under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).
To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff.
Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, and toileting), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
Provide and prioritise own tasks.
To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording andreporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising,recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
Undertake the escort of patients to other departments, under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).
To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff.
Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards RGN qualification and NMC registration
Apptitudes And abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal/ written
- Ability to recognise and escalate patient deterioration appropriately
- Ability to work autonomously whilst recognising own limitations
- Effective team-working and organisation skills
- Around clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients experiencing anxiety, pain and distress
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload in busy clinical environment
- Ability to work safely and effectively under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards RGN qualification and NMC registration
Apptitudes And abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal/ written
- Ability to recognise and escalate patient deterioration appropriately
- Ability to work autonomously whilst recognising own limitations
- Effective team-working and organisation skills
- Around clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients experiencing anxiety, pain and distress
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload in busy clinical environment
- Ability to work safely and effectively under pressure
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).
Additional information
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 Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)