Radiology Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust is seeking a qualified Radiology Nurse/ODP to join their high-performing team. This role offers opportunities for both newly qualified and experienced professionals to enhance their skills in a supportive environment, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous radiology or scrub experience is desirable.
• Experience in high dependency care, acute medicine, surgery, theatre, or day investigations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual patient care needs and develop care plans.
• Assist with interventional and diagnostic radiological procedures.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs.

Skills

Radiology

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Nursing Qualification

Operating Department Practitioner Qualification

Job description

Radiology Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

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Job Overview

We are seeking a qualified nurse/ODP to join our expanding and high-performing Radiology service within the Radiology Centre. This role offers an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced nurse/ODPs to develop their careers and skills in radiological procedures, providing the highest standards of care during diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

The Radiology nurse/ODP team currently works weekdays only, with no out-of-hours duties. The position is based at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and also involves work at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, as part of the cross-site Radiology Centre team. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team including Radiographers, Radiologists, Advanced Practitioners, and Sonographers. Responsibilities include acting as a scrub assistant for sterile procedures, recording patient observations, administering drugs, and managing patient care across radiology areas.

Previous radiology or scrub experience is desirable. Experience in specialties such as high dependency care, acute medicine, surgery, theatre, or day investigations is advantageous.

Main Duties

• Assess individual patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for patients with complex medical histories, following policies and professional guidelines.
• Assist with interventional and diagnostic radiological procedures, acting as scrub nurse/ODP, circulating nurse, and procedural list coordinator.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs.

Working for Your Organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust provides acute medical care for over half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid-Wales. The area boasts natural beauty, UNESCO World Heritage sites, good schools, affordable housing, and diverse leisure activities. We encourage applicants to visit the department informally to better understand the role. We are a friendly, supportive team that values open culture, good practice, and fair opportunities.