Radiology Nurse/ODP (Interventional) in Blackburn

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Main area: Radiology Nurse

Grade: 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)

Job ref: 435-D219-26

Site: Royal Blackburn Hospital

Town: Blackburn

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

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:

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

Skills and Aptitudes:

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

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS): If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee. This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.