Job summary
Are you a RegisteredB5 Nurselooking for an exciting new challenge in a specialised area of nursing?
The Interventional Radiology Nurses are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the team for a Fixed Term post to cover Maternity Leave.
The Nurses have a vital role within Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, ensuring safe and effective patient care. The post holder will be involved with the pre, peri and post procedure care of patients undergoing interventional procedures within the Interventional Suite, CT and Ultrasound Departments, whilst having a presence in the department for support of patients where necessary.
The Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology Department at Dorset County Hospital is cohesive, friendly, and forward thinking with a strong bias towards excellent patient care. The Radiology Department has been accredited the UKAS BS 70000 Imaging Services Accreditation Standard for our excellent service and our first GIRFT review was published in 2025.
The hours are 37.5 hours per week to be worked Monday-Friday in core service hours. Please note there is no service overnight or on bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have excellent communication; this is imperative to our collaborative working within the department and wider trust. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team whilst autonomously within their scope of practice outlined in the job description attached.
Here in Interventional Radiology, we strive for a positive patient experience as much as possible, promoting dignity and respect, while showing empathy and understanding. We support patients through a small part of a wider journey and should understand how their experience reflects the Trust as a whole.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
Please contact michelle.delahaye@dchft.nhs.uk for more information on this application. We would welcome you to come and discuss the department in further detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
Please contact michelle.delahaye@dchft.nhs.uk for more information on this application. We would welcome you to come and discuss the department in further detail.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered with NMC
- Evidence of CPD
- Intravenous Administration of Medications
- Immediate Life Support Training
Desirable
- Teaching course/ further qualification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant and recent acute nursing experience at Band 5.
Desirable
- Understanding of professional nursing issues.
- Understanding of the Radiology nursing role, specifically scrub nurse role and Interventional Radiology.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Evidence of an area of special interest within Radiology Nursing.
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
- Knowledge of clinical audit.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered with NMC
- Evidence of CPD
- Intravenous Administration of Medications
- Immediate Life Support Training
Desirable
- Teaching course/ further qualification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant and recent acute nursing experience at Band 5.
Desirable
- Understanding of professional nursing issues.
- Understanding of the Radiology nursing role, specifically scrub nurse role and Interventional Radiology.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Evidence of an area of special interest within Radiology Nursing.
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
- Knowledge of clinical audit.
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.
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.
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).
