Radiology Nurse/ODP (Interventional)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Radiology Nurse/ODP to join the Interventional Radiology team at Royal Blackburn Hospital. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with participation in the 24/7 on-call rota, including some bank holidays.

You will rotate across scrub, monitoring, recovery, and pre-op assessment to develop a broad skill set. The team consists of Radiographers, Nurses, and support staff; new staff member will support the Lead Radiology Nurse in Angiography and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration or HCPC registration (ODP).
• Evidence of CPD and ability to manage priorities during emergencies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care for Interventional Radiology patients.
• Scrub alongside Radiologist; monitor patients and administer IV drugs as needed.
• Document nursing care and participate in pre-op assessment clinics.
• Support safe transfer of patients and equipment and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota for interventional procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

CPD

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

HCPC Registered ODP

BSc in Adult Nursing

Job description

Radiology Nurse/ODP (Interventional)NHS AfC: Band 5 NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract

Permanent: Participation in the 24/7 on call rota

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in the Interventional Radiology 24/7 on call rota)

Site

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Town

Blackburn

Salary

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Closing

20/11/2026 08:00

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team working within Interventional Radiology at East Lancashire Hospitals.

The role will involve rotation between all areas giving the applicant opportunities to develop skills in scrub, monitoring of patients, recovery and pre-op assessment.

We have recently employed an assistant practitioner to enable role development within the current team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work in a diverse, busy and expanding speciality.

This is a full time position of 37.5 hours. Candidates will be expected to participate in our 24/7 interventional on-call rota which includes working some Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be to scrub up alongside the Radiologist or monitor the patient / administer IV drugs for a variety of Interventional Radiology procedures along with pre-op assessment. You will be expected to provide high standards of patient care and deliver a patient focused service.

This is a demanding role where excellent expertise in all aspects is required to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient and professional service. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, performing nursing duties either single handed or as part of a team, whilst ensuring a high standard of patient care is maintained at all times. Applicants will be expected to use their own initiative and be capable of making decisions in unpredictable circumstances.

Working for our organisation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiology Nurse / ODP to work full time within the specialised Interventional Radiology team. The successful applicants will support the Lead Radiology Nurse in Angiography.

The Interventional team is made up of 6 Radiographers, 6 Nurses, 1 Assistant Practitioner and 3 Support Workers. We are a friendly and enthusiastic team who strive to ensure patient care is safe, personal and effective and of a high standard. No 2 days in Angiography are ever the same!

There are exciting times ahead for Interventional Radiology as we have recently had our Angiography room updated with a state of the art ceiling mounted tube which is able to perform a wide variety of procedures as well as CT.

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses / ODP's who want to come and join our fabulous team and develop the service we offer at East Lancashire.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of nursing to all patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all multi disciplinary teams, patients and relatives.
• To document all nursing care appropriately.
• Monitor changes in the patients condition and act accordingly with medical requirements.
• To participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment.
• Perform pre-op assessment clinics independently.
• Assist the Radiologist with scrubbing for interventional procedures.
• Remain up to date and professionally accountable to NMC codes of conduct and mentoring of student nurses.
• To participate in the 24/7 on call service for interventional procedures

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria

• Patient focused with good standard of patient care
• Able to manage priorities during emergency situations
• Evidence of CPD
• Registered nurse with current NMC registration, BSc or equivalent Adult Nursing or HCPC registered ODP

Desirable criteria

• ILS Training
• Experience working or training in an NHS establishment
• Experience in Interventional Radiology
• Mentorship Skills

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication.
• Effective listening skills.
• Able to participate in the 24/7 shift system and work flexible hours.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
• Proven ability to work in a team - be supportive of team members.
• Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
• Able to organise and manage priorities under pressures, especially out of hours
• Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
• Proven ability to keep information confidential.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of training in cannulation
• Evidence of training in drug administration
• Evidence of venepuncture