The IR Link Nurse is a new role put in place to improve the co-ordination and efficiency of the IR Department. The aim is to provide a 'link' with IR and the wider hospital.
The IR Link Nurse will be a presence out in the hospital visiting patients and ward staff before and on certain occasions post procedure. They will also be able to offer advice and guidance around the correct patient preparation ensuring IR procedures are done in a safe and timely manner, reducing unnecessary delays.