Interventional Radiology Nurse Developmental 5 (6 after competencies)

The post holder will work within the interventional radiology team, based in Radiology, UHW Cardiff and with comprehensive training, will be accountable for the provision of specialist nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This includes pre-assessment, interventional assistant, circulating nurse, administration of conscious sedation (as band 6 only) and recovery nurse for both planned & emergency radiology procedures.
Working hours 37.5hrs over 4 days of 0800-1800. 30 mins unpaid lunch. The post holder will also be expected to participate in a 24-hour on call service, essential to the status of the UHB as a major trauma centre. The post holder will be governed by radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R 2017) and required to wear radiation protection clothing, sometimes for long periods of time whilst in the IR theatres.
An informal visit is highly recommended to familiarise yourself with this clothing and other aspects of this unique role., Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
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The requirement to adapt to a pressurized environment characterized by frequent variation of work load and emergency situations is paramount, as is the ability to lead in these situations.
We would welcome applications from professionals who are eager to learn new skills and progress their career in this dynamic speciality.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together". We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board's Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
+ We are kind and caring
+ We are respectful
+ We have trust and integrity
+ We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today's illnesses
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., The Interventional Radiology department based at UHW Cardiff is a leading centre within not only within Wales, but the U.K, and at the forefront of several exciting service developments.
This exciting developmental post offers an opportunity to become an important part of a specialised field of nursing that is different, challenging, yet also extremely satisfying.
The successful candidate will be welcomed by our friendly multidisciplinary team and supported to undertake a competency framework that will enable them to fulfil the role of a band 5 interventional radiology nurse initially, before progressing their skills to become a band 6 Interventional radiology nurse., Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.