Registered Nurse​/ODP​/Interventional Radiology Paramedic

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Exciting changes have happened at NNUH by the opening of the largest on‑site expansion for Interventional Radiology, quadrupling our Interventional Radiology department suite complex, and we are looking for an experienced Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner or Paramedic to join our team on a fixed‑term secondment.

The Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR) is a self‑contained unit, which provides dedicated reception, pre‑operative assessment rooms alongside a 16‑bed recovery with state‑of‑the‑art monitoring installed. The area also incorporates four state‑of‑the‑art Interventional Radiology theatre suites which house two state‑of‑the‑art Siemens Pheno systems. We are the only Interventional Radiology unit in the UK to have two Pheno systems. This means an expansion of all the procedures we currently perform, especially the wide range of vascular and non‑vascular interventional procedures, putting us at the cutting edge of IR developments.

• Pre‑assess patients prior to their interventional procedure
• Work as a scrub nurse during interventional procedures and assist radiologists with procedures in the Interventional Radiology Suite and Main Theatres
• Provide safe and efficient IV therapy monitoring and respond to the effects of IV sedation and analgesia
• Deliver a high standard of patient care in the post‑procedure period before escorting patients to the ward / discharge

Previous experience is not required as you will have a robust programme of induction and will receive a comprehensive in‑house training package. You can expect a period of supernumerary training and will be well supported by experienced staff.

• Registered Nurse / ODP / Paramedic on the appropriate part of the NMC / HCPC register
• Post‑registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
• Significant clinical experience in the acute setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal, professional profile
• Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills
• Willingness to act as a Link Nurse for the Ward / Department
• Willingness to develop IT and computer skills appropriate to the role
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site cafés offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, cycle‑to‑work scheme and home electronics

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity. We are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.

We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. Our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

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