Job Description

Overview

Post Title:

Staff Nurse Radiology Department

Post Status:

Permanent

Department:

Radiology

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland

Reports to:

CNM 2 Radiology & DNM CC&A

Salary:

Appointment will be made on Staff Nurse Grade (€38,166 - €56,592) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work:

Full Time 37.5 Hours Per Week

Closing Date:

12 Noon, 20/10/2026 (Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received)

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Radiology Staff Nurse is expected to provide quality nursing care to both inpatients & outpatients within the Department of Radiology. Areas of work include General Intervention, Neuro Intervention, Ultrasound Intervention, CT, MRI and the Radiology Day Ward.

The Radiology Staff Nurse is expected to:

· Maintain a high standard of nursing care.

· Develop clinical expertise, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practice.

· Share responsibility with the nursing team for the management of nursing care and the patients’ environment under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.

· Work closely with the multidisciplinary team ensuring the safe passage of patients through the Radiology department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Nursing Practise

1.1 Provide planned, individualised and holistic care for patients undergoing invasive procedures in Radiology.

1.2 Use a framework and model of nursing to assess patient needs consistent with hospital nursing policy.

1.3 Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document accurately nursing care given to patients in the radiology department.

1.4 Work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to help plan the safety and care of patients attending the radiology department.

1.5 Participate in the competency based induction training for Radiology staff nurses. Work closely with a mentor until deemed competent in all aspects of radiology nursing.

1.6 Once required competency levels are achieved participate in the On Call rota which offers a 24hr/7day nursing cover for emergency cases.

1.7 In the Interventional Suites participates in Pre-procedural, Procedural and Post-procedural nursing care:

Pre-Procedural

a) Assess the physical and psychological well-being/safety of patients by completing a pre-procedural checklist.

b) Liase with referring doctors and ward staff to ensure pre-procedural work is completed

c) Prepare environment and equipment for the safe care of the patient during the procedure.

Procedural

a) Co-ordinate and document planned care during the procedural phase.

b) Practise the principles of asepsis and act as a lead professional in infection control.

c) Communicate effectively with other members of the interventional team.

d) Perform duties as scrub & circulating nurse as required.

Post-procedural

a) Recognise the early signs of complications and act upon these as appropriate.

b) Complete INEWS before transferring patient back to the ward.

c) Escort patients back to ward as per Beaumont Hospital Escort Guidelines.

d) Give accurate hand over to ward nurse accepting the care of the patient.

1.8 Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedures, policies and the law.

1.9 Respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients, serving as an advocate as necessary.

1.10 Participate in the development, formulation, implementation and evaluation of guidelines, policies and procedures to enhance a quality service.

1.11 Partake in departmental audits.

1.12 Keep up to date with current research to ensure evidence based practise is utilised and delivered.

1.13 Deal with incidents and accidents in accordance with hospital policy. Accurately record and report detail.

1.14 Maintain competencies for cannulation and intravenous drug administration in accordance with Beaumont Hospital policies. Be updated in anaphylaxis management.

1. Professional

2.1 Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of the nursing department and hospital.

2.1 Follow appropriate lines of authority by discussing issues firstly with Clinical Nurse Manager, then with Directorate Nurse Manager for professional issues and Radiology Business manager for operational issues.

2.3 Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of hospital as needed.

1. Management

3.1 Demonstrate ability to organise caseload on a daily basis.

3.2 Use time effectively.

3.3 Display initiative.

3.4 Show ability to delegate work appropriately.

1. Education

4.1 Maintain, update and develop knowledge on relevant professional development and on speciality current trends by attending a number of study days each year.

4.2 Show an interest in Post Graduate Education/ Self-development.

4.3 Attend mandatory training study days and complete E learning training as per Hospital Policy.

4.4 Discuss present performance and future self-development needs with Clinical Nurse manager.

The job description indicates the main function and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment. Other specific work not covered in this job description may also be assigned by the CC&A Directorate Nurse Manager & the Director of Nursing from time to time.

Qualifications

Selection Criteria:

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

· Active Registration with NMBI

· Recent experience in the acute (Level 4) hospital setting

Desirable:

Experience working in Radiology or with patients pre & post procedures.

Further Information for Candidates:

Supplementary information:

The Hospital

www.beaumont.ie

Management Unit:

www.beaumont.ie/hr

Other (Please specify):

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:

Name:

Ms Sunitha Thomas

Title:

CNM 2 Radiology

Email address:

sunithathomas@beaumont.ie

Telephone:

01 8528345

Application Procedure:

Candidates should submit a full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (email addresses if possible), to: recruitmentoffice@beaumont.ie

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.