Band 6 Staff Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure effective department operations and deliver high-quality patient care. This role involves providing clinical and managerial leadership within the Interventional Radiology Department, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have relevant nursing experience and be capable of developing nursing services. Opportunities include assisting in patient care throughout various clinical procedures.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with relevant experience.
• Ability to provide clinical and managerial leadership.
• Skills in developing nursing practices and services.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Senior Nurse and ensure effective department operations.
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with the Performance Management Framework.
• Lead nursing and support staff while enhancing practice development.

Job description

Overview

The post holder deputises for the Senior Nurse, ensuring the effective running of the department in his/her absence. Working closely with the Senior Nurse and the Associate Director of Nursing, the Junior Sister/charge nurse is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care to meet patient needs according to the standard agreed in the Performance Management Framework and the Nursing Strategy. In addition, the post holder is responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, facilitating practice development within the clinical area. The post holder will also be involved in developing services related to area of practice such as nurse led sedation services, IV access and out of hours\' service provision. To provide and maintain the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care within the Interventional radiology department and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. To assist in the delivery of patient care, pre, peri-op and post procedure of diagnostics and/or interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Senior Nurse and ensure the effective running of the department in their absence.
• Work closely with the Senior Nurse and the Associate Director of Nursing.
• Deliver professional nursing care to meet patient needs according to the Performance Management Framework and the Nursing Strategy.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff; facilitate practice development within the clinical area.
• Develop services related to the area of practice, such as nurse-led sedation services, IV access, and out-of-hours service provision.
• Provide and maintain the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care within the Interventional Radiology Department, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in the delivery of patient care pre-, peri-, and post-procedure of diagnostics and/or interventional procedures.