Published on: 17 January 2023

We are looking for nurses to work in our radiology holding bay.

This is part of interventional radiology. These nurses offer patient care between cases in this location.

They also allow for a smoother pathway and better experience for our patients.

Interventional radiology uses image guidance to help diagnose or to offer treat.

Within this, vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology is an established and expanding field. 

Many patients attend for day-case procedures. A significant number are inpatients.

Most are conscious when they have their procedure. They are often sedated by the nurses.

The techniques need the full attention and concentration of the operator. The nurse plays a vital role within the team. 

Their responsibilities are like those of nurses in operating theatres. They have the extra responsibility of caring for the patient. 

The holding bay is not a recovery area and it does not have beds. 

The nurses in this team usually work in the interventional suites, but are not limited to them.

Duties will include:

  • Greeting and checklisting patients in for their procedures
  • Patient care. This includes pre or post procedural monitoring and post-procedural care of sedated patient
  • Contacting ward staff for patient collection
  • Procedural handover to ward staff 
  • Arranging portering for patients
  • Potential opportunities to learn IR procedures and care in the interventional rooms

Requirements of this role:

  • B5 Registered Nurse 
  • Meditech-trained use
  • Ability to wear protective lead apron

The Radiology Nurse Manager or deputy will lead a tour of the department.
A nurse will offer training.
Radiology Nurse Manager Lauren Carr can offer more information.

Email her via lauren.carr7@nhs.net

Please supply your name, contact details and information about any relevant experience.

You may need to wear protective lead apron and glasses when offering support in the interventional rooms. 

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