Band 5 - Radiology Nurse, Radiology in Watford

Join Our Radiology Nursing Team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated nurse to join our dynamic Radiology team. In this role, you will work on a rotational basis across all three of our hospital sites, giving you exposure to a wide range of experiences and the opportunity to develop your clinical skills. You will also have the chance to work within our cutting‑edge Radiology Interventional Fluoroscopy Suite at Watford General Hospital, supporting the delivery of high‑quality patient care. This is a part‑time, fixed‑term position, offering flexibility alongside excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development within a supportive and innovative team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience. Applicants should have prior experience in a radiology or surgical setting, be trained in cannulation, and hold an IV administration certificate. Familiarity with the EPR system and CRIS is desirable, alongside a solid understanding of post‑radiological procedure care and emergency protocols. You will assist radiologists with interventional procedures, which require excellent aseptic technique and the ability to wear lead rubber aprons for extended periods (up to 4 hours). Responsibilities will also include recovering patients post‑sedation, managing and rotating equipment and stock, and supervising or mentoring RDAs and students.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post‑holder will provide and coordinate specialist Radiology nursing care, offering expert advice and support to staff and ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. They will work across interventional radiology, fluoroscopy, recovery bays, and the breast clinic (SACH), upholding the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintaining public trust in the profession. Responsibilities include managing nursing activities, implementing best practices, and promoting cleanliness within clinical areas. The role requires awareness of budgetary considerations and assisting with monitoring contracts and service agreements. The post‑holder will also assist with patient transport, moving, and handling within the Radiology department, utilizing provided manual handling aids. Wearing radiation protective clothing (0.5mm equivalent) is required when working in radiological areas.

Person specification

Education and qualifications: RGN and/or BSc Adult Nursing or NMC Registration. Additional post‑graduate study. Cannulation Course.

Knowledge: Health & Safety. Moving & Handling. Resus. Current trends in profession. Knowledge of radiology nursing. Knowledge of radiological procedures. Interventional Radiology procedures. Awareness of Radiology pathways.

Experience: General Nursing experience. Able to complete comprehensively Datix forms.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire. As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.