South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse (Radiology)

The closing date is 17 September 2025

Job summary

This Vacancy is only available to current STSFT employees.

A (19 hours per week) vacancy within Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Interventional Radiology nursing. The Directorate also provides a range of diagnostic and interventional services for inpatients and outpatients within the South Tyneside and Sunderland area where clinical specialties require support from our expert Imaging teams.

Unique and exciting opportunity for a Radiology Band 5 Nurse to join Imaging department. Nursing support is integral to Radiology and you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the highest standards of care involving assisting with pre, peri and post-care of patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures and tests.

Previous Radiology nursing and/or Theatre/Cardiology/scrub experience desirable but not essential. Suitable for newly-qualified nurses. Lots of opportunity to gain and develop nursing skills and knowledge. Support to attend educational courses and events within South Tyneside and Sunderland, local universities and even national training or conferences.

Our small friendly team of Radiology nurses provide a core service Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00. Also includes participation in rotational out-of-hours on-call service supporting urgent and emergency interventional radiological procedures. Some cross-site working required.

NOT SUITABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES WISHING TO APPLY AS AN ADAPTATION NURSE. THESE ROLES WOULD BE ADVERTISED SEPERATELY IF THEY ARISE.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible in assisting to maintain an environment which is conducive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of patient-centered care.

You will provide nursing care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing exciting high-tech minimally-invasive techniques for clinical imaging investigations/interventions, such as angioplasties/fistulaplasties, stent insertions, embolizations, drain insertions, nephrostomies, percutaneous trans-hepatic cholangiograms, procedures requiring conscious sedation and many more.

You will assist the Radiology Nurse Manager and team to provide effective leadership and supervision to HCAs and act as a role model to student nurses within the Department.

Ability to wear lead aprons and protective eyewear is an essential part of the role.

We would encourage further job-related queries and to organise an informal visit to the Department; please contact Radiology Nurse Manager, Lauren Carr viaLauren.carr7@nhs.net

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro-rata for part-time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSNM-0925-06

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to your care.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to your care.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly-qualified.
Diploma in health-related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.

Desirable

Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a Radiology registered nurse.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Must be able to wear a Lead Apron for long periods of time.
Must be able to wear goggles when required.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
Evidence of CPD.
Knowledge of national Health and Social Care policy.
Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly-qualified.
Diploma in health-related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.

Desirable

Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a Radiology registered nurse.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Must be able to wear a Lead Apron for long periods of time.
Must be able to wear goggles when required.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
Evidence of CPD.
Knowledge of national Health and Social Care policy.
Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

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.