Staff Nurse – Interventional Radiology (Day Intervention Unit)

About the role

The NHS Fife is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Radiology team in the Day Intervention Unit (DIU) at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures, caring for both day‑case and inpatient populations.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care from admission through discharge.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor them during interventions, and support recovery.
• Act as a scrub or circulating nurse during interventional radiology procedures.
• Monitor sedated patients and ensure safety in radiation‑controlled environments.
• Collaborate closely with consultant radiologists, radiographers and other clinical staff.

Required profile

• Current NMC First Level Registered Nurse registration.
• Post‑registration experience in an acute clinical setting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond to changing clinical situations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence‑based practice.

Required skills

• Interventional radiology procedures.
• Fluoroscopy environment work.

What we offer

• Strong senior clinical leadership and support.
• Comprehensive induction and training opportunities.
• Professional development pathways within a specialist service.