Imaging Junior Sister

Charing Cross Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Interventional Radiology team. You will work with radiologists, radiographers and anaesthetists across Angio, CT, Ultrasound, MRI and Recovery to deliver excellent patient care.

The role requires at least two years in a critical care setting and one year in Radiology Nursing, with opportunities to develop managerial skills and contribute to service improvement while upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a critical care setting
• At least one year's experience in Radiology Nursing
• Experience in leadership or supervision is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in delivering high-quality care and an efficient service
• Provide supplementary leadership to the nursing team and align with Trust objectives
• Supervise, manage and develop the nursing team under the Lead Nurse direction
• Facilitate ongoing professional development for staff, including students and radiography colleagues
• Adhere to Imperial Trust policies and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
• Maintain high standards and promote best practice through current evidence and research
• Support service improvement including data collection, process mapping and meetings as required

Skills

Critical care experience

Radiology nursing

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registration

Job description

Job overview

Are you a dedicated and experienced nurse seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and innovative environment?

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Interventional Radiology team at Charing Cross Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. If you have a minimum of two years' experience in a critical care setting and at least one year's experience in Radiology Nursing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in leading our team in accordance with our Trust values, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in this fast-paced and specialised environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including radiologists, radiographers, and anaesthetists, across all imaging modalities such as Angio, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and Recovery. This role offers significant opportunities to develop managerial skills, providing a strong foundation for your career progression.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the delivery of quality care and the provision of a continuous efficient and effective service. In addition, the role will support the provision and post procedural care of other imaging guided procedures.
• Provide supplementary leadership to the nursing team, keeping Departmental and Trust objectives in focus.
• Supervise, manage and develop the nursing team in line with the direction of the Lead Nurse.
• Facilitate the on-going professional development of newly appointed staff, junior or less experienced Nurses, Imaging Assistants, Student Nurses and Radiographers / Radiography Students in accordance with Imperial Trust policies and procedures.
• At all times adhere to all Imperial policies and procedures and NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain the high standards outlined in the Department’s Philosophy of Care by keeping abreast of current research and promoting best practice.
• Support the service improvement programme, actively participating in data collection, process mapping and meetings as required.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Registered General nurse (level 1)
• Degree in Nursing
• Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Registration – Registered General Nurse (level 1)

Desirable criteria

• Post registration qualification; Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Radiology nursing course, critical or recovery nursing course
• Management course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Comprehensive experience of IR & Imaging nursing or has experience of nursing care in an acute or critical care setting.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in resource Management

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise department activities and to use initiative
• Have an interest in professional development
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications

Desirable criteria

• Previous use of Radiology information systems
• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Right to work

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Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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