A two-year preceptorship for newly qualified adult nurses in the Interventional Radiology department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, with interviews for third-year students. Duties centre on general nursing care, clinical observations and escalation, and supporting minimally invasive procedures alongside radiologists and radiographers. Rotations span vascular, non-vascular and neuro interventional work, CT and ultrasound interventions and emergency services, with weekday, on-call and weekend shifts. Candidates must be working towards RGN qualification and NMC registration.
What the job involves
- Complete the Trust Preceptorship Programme and specialist Interventional Radiology training and competencies
- Support minimally invasive procedures, working alongside radiologists, radiographers, nurses and allied health professionals
- Deliver high standard nursing care, including washing, mouth care and toileting, and prioritise own tasks
- Carry out clinical observations, recognising, recording and escalating changes to senior staff
- Maintain fluid balance and dietary charts, reporting adverse findings
- Support nutrition by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting concerns about intake
- Monitor skin integrity over pressure points and report adverse findings
- Escort patients to other departments under registered nurse direction, once deemed competent
- Support health education of patients and carers, referring to senior staff
- Document and sign observations and care, countersigned by a registered practitioner
- Develop advanced assessment and patient management skills
- Maintain own professional development through courses and further training
What’s required
Qualifications
- Working towards RGN qualification
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Recognising and escalating patient deterioration appropriately
- Clinical assessment and decision-making
- Communicating with patients who are anxious, in pain or distressed
- Working safely and effectively under pressure
Other
- Working autonomously while recognising own limitations
- Effective team-working and organisation
- Prioritising and managing workload in a busy clinical environment
What’s offered
- Two-year preceptorship programme with exposure to several specialist areas
- Protected study time throughout the programme
- Regular group support sessions
- Opportunities for professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
