Job summary The Radiology Department seeks an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to develop their career. We offer a fast paced primary imaging service to a busy Emergency Department as well as to local GPs, wards and out-patients. We perform a high number of imaging examinations in our innovative new theatres, including trauma, elective surgery and urology as well as interventional work in fluoroscopy and CT. We have heavily invested in Radiology equipment across the trust with the latest diagnostic imaging equipment allowing us to provide high quality care to all of our patients. As a Radiology Nurse working at CDDFT, the role will encompass a wide range of examinations both diagnostic and theraputic in nature for our patients, and will involve working within CT, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. Main duties of the job Liase with MDT's to organise interventional workloads within the departments Pre-assess patients for to ensure their safe care throughout interventional procedures Assisting Consultant Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners with Radiological procedures Aftercare of the patients - ensuring patients are safely handed over to appropriate departments and receive the required observations pre & post procedure. Ensure maintanance of stock levels within the department Monthly Checks of departmental drugs & ensuring safe and secure storage - liasing with pharmacy to ensure supplies Daily crash trolley checks & education surrounding the emergency equipment to the rest of the Radiology team. First point of contact for assisting with any deteriorating patients within the department Ensuring the safety of patients within the department About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9439-2425-1223 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Radiographers, Radiology students and other associated Radiology staff. The staff member will be responsible ensuring they maintain their own continuing professional development. To adhere to the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards. To engage with the Regional Imaging and Diagnostic Practice Nurse to promote & improve Radiology nursing as a career. Monitoring physiological observations and supporting patients during procedures. Emotionally supporting patients and their families during their journey through Interventional Radiology. Recovery care for patients post procedure within Interventional radiology protocols. Infection control and audit throughout the department Liaising with wards and working with other Allied Health Professionals. Surgical Scrub nurse support during procedures. Comply with all radiology SOPs and Policies. Compliance with all Health and safety Procedures Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely with the Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Radiographers, Radiology students and other associated Radiology staff. The staff member will be responsible ensuring they maintain their own continuing professional development. To adhere to the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards. To engage with the Regional Imaging and Diagnostic Practice Nurse to promote & improve Radiology nursing as a career. Monitoring physiological observations and supporting patients during procedures. Emotionally supporting patients and their families during their journey through Interventional Radiology. Recovery care for patients post procedure within Interventional radiology protocols. Infection control and audit throughout the department Liaising with wards and working with other Allied Health Professionals. Surgical Scrub nurse support during procedures. Comply with all radiology SOPs and Policies. Compliance with all Health and safety Procedures Person Specification Experience Essential Post graduate experience Desirable Radiology or Radiation controlled area experience Experience of working within a sterile field/Scrub experience Qualifications Essential BSc Nursing or Diploma in Nursing Desirable IV Cannulation Training Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Effective communication with staff, patients and relatives. Professional appearance and manner. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to operate within a scheme of work using evidence based practice. Excellent organisational skills Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Adaptable Flexible Motivated Team Player Desirable Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Person Specification Experience Essential Post graduate experience Desirable Radiology or Radiation controlled area experience Experience of working within a sterile field/Scrub experience Qualifications Essential BSc Nursing or Diploma in Nursing Desirable IV Cannulation Training Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Effective communication with staff, patients and relatives. Professional appearance and manner. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to operate within a scheme of work using evidence based practice. Excellent organisational skills Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Adaptable Flexible Motivated Team Player Desirable Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)