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Registered Nurse - Radiology
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 331-8261026-UHMB
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and experienced Radiology Nursing Team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
This is a varied and rewarding role caring for patients undergoing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. You will support both inpatients and outpatients throughout their radiology pathway, including assessment, preparation, procedural care, recovery and discharge.
Our Radiology Day Care Unit supports a range of procedures including nephrostomies, ureteric stenting, biopsies, drainages and image-guided injections. The role also provides opportunities to develop specialist skills within interventional radiology, including working as a scrub and circulating practitioner alongside Consultant Radiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a busy, specialist environment and is keen to develop their knowledge and skills within Radiology.
This vacancy is advertised as a full-time post; however, we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in part-time hours and would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse within Radiology, you will:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality individualised patient care throughout the radiology pathway
- Care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures
- Undertake pre-assessment, preparation, monitoring, recovery and discharge of patients
- Develop specialist Radiology Nursing skills, including supporting interventional procedures as a scrub and circulating practitioner
- Work autonomously and collaboratively with Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Respond appropriately to changes in a patient's condition and emergency situations
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, Trust and departmental standards
- Support students, junior colleagues and unregistered staff through teaching, supervision and mentorship
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement and high standards of patient care
- Coordinate the clinical area or lead a shift when required
You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive and adaptable approach and a commitment to safe, compassionate patient care.
If you are looking to develop specialist skills and become part of a supportive multidisciplinary Radiology team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
331-8261026-UHMB
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / assessing qualification
- Assessors Award
Desirable
- Post registration clinical course appropriate to area.
- ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of establishing effective communication
- Experience of implementing change
- Experience as shift team leader
Desirable
- Previous experience within designated area.
- Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff.
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality, this includes - ILS, ALERT - Peripheral venous cannulation - IV drug administration.
- Ability to develop standards of care
- Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations
- Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to demonstrate: - oAssertiveness, oMotivational skills oNegotiation oProblem solving/Decision Making Delegation oConflict and problem solving oUp to date knowledge of professional issues oUnderstanding of current NHS issues
- Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
- Work to departmental policies and procedures
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience as a scrub nurse/ circulating nurse in a theatre environment
- Effective leadership skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable to changing needs of the service
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to act as an effective role model
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Highly Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Approachable
- Ability to organise
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to travel as required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / assessing qualification
- Assessors Award
Desirable
- Post registration clinical course appropriate to area.
- ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of establishing effective communication
- Experience of implementing change
- Experience as shift team leader
Desirable
- Previous experience within designated area.
- Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff.
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality, this includes - ILS, ALERT - Peripheral venous cannulation - IV drug administration.
- Ability to develop standards of care
- Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations
- Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to demonstrate: - oAssertiveness, oMotivational skills oNegotiation oProblem solving/Decision Making Delegation oConflict and problem solving oUp to date knowledge of professional issues oUnderstanding of current NHS issues
- Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
- Work to departmental policies and procedures
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience as a scrub nurse/ circulating nurse in a theatre environment
- Effective leadership skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable to changing needs of the service
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to act as an effective role model
- Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Highly Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Approachable
- Ability to organise
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to travel as required
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom