Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse to join our dedicated nursing team within the Interventional Radiology Units at MFT as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse.

The post holder will work at Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary on a rotational basis. Staff may also be required to work with the small IR team based at North Manchester General Hospital when required for operational reasons or to facilitate training.

We have 2 full-time posts at 37.5 hours per week and one part-time post at 30 hours per week.

The shift pattern is 4 days Monday-Friday at both sites, with shifts at Wythenshawe Hospital being 08:00-18:00 and at Manchester Royal Infirmary 08:00-18:00 and one longer day 08:00-20:00.

Participation in the oncall service will be required which is non-resident on-call overnight on weekdays, and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays. This is on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

• Support with the responsibility of coordination and safe effective management of the Interventional Radiology patients across all areas of IR, CT & Ultrasound as delegated by the Ward Manager/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of nursing care of patients within radiology department
• Be able to assist with interventional procedures as a scrub nurse, and also undertake role as monitoring nurse and recovery nurse.
• Participate in the out of hours on call service once trained and competent
• Carry out nurse led discharge for client group in accordance with the agreed discharge criteria.
• Complete pre-procedure assessments, ensuring appropriate preparedness for patients attending for elective IR procedures.
• Take lead and support with quality improvement projects in supporting IR services
• Ensure and contribute to clinical environment being conducive to supporting the education and learning of all staff and students
• As a multi skilled practitioner after appropriate training work on a rotational basis within other areas of the department such as Interventional rooms, recovery area Ultrasound, CT, MR scan to support nursing care of patients as necessary.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Essential Qualifications

• First level registration - (RN - Adult). Current full registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council United Kingdom
• Degree or diploma in Nursing
• Mentorship qualification / Completion of Supporting Learners in Practice (SLiP) course

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant CPD / further study

Essential Experience

• IR nurse experience
• Acute care experience
• Evidence of undertaking CPD
• Completion of ILS course
• Experience of sedation practice
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit / Quality Improvement projects
• Experience of undertaking a mentor/preceptor role

Desirable Experience

• IR / Theatre scrub experience
• Previous experience within a procedural area
• Completion of sedation course (e.g. Sedate UK / National Safe Sedation etc)

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrate excellent communication (written & verbal)
• Ability to wear lead apron for procedures
• Cannulation and venepuncture skills or willingness to undertake
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to supervise & support junior staff
• Evidence of teaching & assessing skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Proven clinical skills
• Knowledge of relevant policies / legislation relevant to clinical area, current health policy & clinical governance
• Experience of using Hive or other electronic health record systems
• Ability to work in a cross-site role
• Ability to work on the out of hours on-call rota
• Knowledge of MRI / Interventional / Radiology procedures

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent IT & work processing skills

Essential Personal Attributes

• Motivation for personal & professional development of self and other junior colleagues
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels & treats patients, colleagues and the public with dignity and respect.
• Willingness to be flexible & adaptable
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct & behaviour

Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 349-CSS-8367686-RL4

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Apply through our website.
Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.