Lead Radiology Nurse in Shrewsbury

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered) Job ref 223-LRN-637

Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/09/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified nurse with experience in Radiology to be the Lead Radiology Nurse in a progressively expanding service within the Radiology Centre. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the Radiology nursing team and use their knowledge of radiological procedures to shape a high performing nursing team who provide 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 The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and will also work at 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, ordering of stock, and managing patient care through all areas of Radiology.

Previous Radiology/scrub experience is required. Experience in nursing governance and leading a team is beneficial. 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.

To line manage nursing staff ensuring compliance with trust policies and competency to perform.

Working for our organisation

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non‑clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualification

• Registered Nurse (adult)

Experience

• Experience of working in Interventional Radiology or theatre.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of leading a team
• Experience in writing and contributing to the formulation of SOPs, policies and procedures
• Experience implementing change
• Experience in Mentorship
• Knowledge of ionising radiation

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402