Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Radiology team within the Day Intervention Unit (DIU) at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. This role offers an opportunity to develop specialist skills within a highly supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team delivering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with consultant radiologists, radiographers, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and high‑quality patient‑centred care.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care throughout the patient pathway including admission, preparation, monitoring during procedures, recovery and discharge.
- Assist during procedures as a scrub or circulating nurse, monitor sedated patients and maintain patient safety within radiation‑controlled areas.
- Collaborate with consultant radiologists, radiographers, nursing staff and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective, high‑quality care.
- Cater to day‑case and inpatient populations within a fast‑paced acute environment.
- Work effectively under pressure, prioritise workload and respond to changing clinical situations.
- Tolerate prolonged standing while wearing lead protective equipment in fluoroscopy environments.
- Apply clinical judgement and excellent communication and teamwork skills to ensure high standards of patient care and safety.
Qualifications
- Current NMC First Level Registered Nurse registration.
- Relevant post‑registration experience in an acute clinical setting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing clinical situations.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence‑based practice.
- Interest in developing specialist skills within interventional radiology.
Benefits
- Excellent senior clinical leadership and support.
- Comprehensive induction and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development within a specialist service.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team working.
- Opportunity to rotate across areas within the Day Intervention Unit.
Legal Requirements
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. National legislation and work‑permit routes, including EU settled and pre‑settled status, must be considered. For a post in this role, the employer may offer sponsorship if you do not hold an appropriate right to work and if the role is above the minimum salary threshold. Candidates should confirm that they either already have a right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting their application.
Equal Opportunity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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