The post holder will be required to work, on a rotational basis, at the radiology departments across Aneurin Bevan Health Board to meet the requirements of the service. To ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care within the Interventional Radiology Department. Act as patient advocate throughout the Interventional Radiology process. To promote evidence based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert. The post holder will work closely with the department sister/charge nurse and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development.
- The post holder, following training will be expected to be confident in assessing all patients for any invasive radiological procedure; being able to plan each patient’s care, safely monitor throughout, sedate as required, recover and discharge the patient. Assist as required with a wide range of invasive procedures including; abdominal and aortic stenting, arterial intervention, endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) and percutaneous work.
- Many patients are acutely unwell requiring emergency procedures so the post holder must be confident in managing these patients while their condition is unstable in the isolated environment of Radiology with support from the Consultant Radiologist
- The post holder will be required to report and document relevant information, using their initiative and communication skills to liaise with the Radiology team and other MDT. They must be confident and competent to react to any concerns or circumstances immediately.
- Following appropriate training the post holder will be expected to scrub alongside the Consultant Radiologist in the theatre environment for interventional radiological procedures. Being able to interpret the fluoroscopy images, assist the Consultants and communicate any concerns or issues during complex procedures.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
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