Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Radiology Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
The closing date is 04 August 2025
We are looking for a qualified nurse/ODP to join a progressively expanding and high performing Radiology service within the Radiology Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced nurse/ODPs to develop their career and skills within radiological procedures, delivering the highest standards of care during diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
The Radiology nurse/ODP team currently work week days only (no out of hours duties).
The post holder will be based at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and will also work at the The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford site as a member of the cross site Radiology Centre nurse/ODP team.
This position requires working as part of multidisciplinary team including Radiographers, Radiologists, Advanced Practitioners and Sonographers. The role includes working as a scrub assistant for sterile procedures and recording patients' observations, administration of drugs and managing patient care through all areas of Radiology.
Previous Radiology/scrub experience is desirable. Experience in any of the following specialities such as high dependency care, acute medicine, surgery, theatre and day investigation are advantageous.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care for a variety of patients with complex medical histories in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines.
To assist with interventional and diagnostic radiological procedures, acting as scrub nurse/ ODP, circulating nurse and procedural list co-ordinator
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.
Applicants are advised that they should consider making an appointment for an informal visit to the department to fully appreciate the job requirements prior to applying. We are a friendly forward-thinking team who support each other and good practice and encourage an open culture and fair opportunities.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Registered Nurse (adult) or ODP
* Good verbal and written English language skills.
Experience
* Post qualification experience of working in an acute setting.
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience in working in a radiology and/or aseptic scrub environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum/pro rata
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