Job Description

An exciting opportunity has risen for a band 5 staff nurse within our motivated and well established Interventional team. Due to the diversity of patients who attend for treatment the successful applicant will be caring for a wide range of patients of all ages from Emergency, Medical, Surgical and urological specialties.
This dynamic department includes a wide range of x-ray, CT and Ultrasound guided diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. The unique and varied nature of the specialty means that there is always something new and interesting to learn.
The Interventional Radiology team is formed of a small team of nurses that care for patients attending for interventional procedures pre, peri and post procedure making sure that the patient is safe, comfortable and supported.
We understand that starting a new role is a big step and we are committed to supporting you, both during this transition and after. We will endeavour to support you in all aspects of your role, from day-to day management of patients to providing bespoke training for your continuing development.
Main duties of the job
The Interventional Radiology nurse will assist Radiologists during interventional procedures . The nurse will also care for the patient during the procedure, including the initial assessment, the plan of care, administering medication, checking pathology results, and reviewing the patient's medical history.
The post holder should have an attitude based on strong nursing values and an overall commitment to provide patients and their families with care that is first and foremost based on a culture of compassion, professionalism and respect.
They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7626975
Job locations
Radiology Department- X-Ray B
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK15 2QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care. The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.
They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.
Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.
To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of 26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care. The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.
They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.
Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.
To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of 26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Education & qualification
Essential

• Full State registered Nurse with NMC
• Evidence of CPD relevant courses appropriate to clinical area

skills and abilities
Essential

• Good written & verbal communication
• effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• ability to work effectively within a team
• ability to use own initiative
• ability to adapt and cope with change

Knowledge
Essential

• computer literacy

Experience
Essential

• experience of working in clinical area and delivering patient care

Person Specification
Education & qualification
Essential

• Full State registered Nurse with NMC
• Evidence of CPD relevant courses appropriate to clinical area

skills and abilities
Essential

• Good written & verbal communication
• effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• ability to work effectively within a team
• ability to use own initiative
• ability to adapt and cope with change

Knowledge
Essential

• computer literacy

Experience
Essential

• experience of working in clinical area and delivering patient care

Skills Required