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Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Patient Care!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse to join our dedicated team within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, covering Maternity Leave for 12 months.

As a Diagnostic Imaging Nurse, you'll provide high-quality, patient-focused care within both Diagnostic Imaging and Theatre settings. Your role will be diverse and rewarding, working closely with Consultant Radiologists to assist with interventional procedures for both inpatients and outpatients.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Band 5 Nurse in a hospital setting
• Background in a theatre or angio suite setting is highly advantageous

Working Hours:

• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, with potential future adjustments based on service requirements
• Possible on-call duties as required

This role provides a unique chance to learn and grow within a dynamic environment, with the potential to assist in innovative and evolving procedures. Some physical demands include wearing lead aprons for extended periods and manual handling of patients, beds, and trolleys.

If you are passionate about advancing your nursing career within a supportive, collaborative, and constantly evolving team, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• Performing as a Scrub Nurse within the theatre setting
• Booking and monitoring patients during procedures
• Collaborating with Consultant Radiologists, Theatre teams, and the Interventional Lead Radiographer
• Providing nursing support across the Imaging Department, liaising with various section heads as needed

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.