Imaging Nursing Lead: Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Manor Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Imaging Nursing Team. You will provide professional and operational leadership, work with radiographers and consultants, and ensure high-quality care.

The role involves on-call, out-of-hours, and weekend work, with IRMER/IRR training requirements and a need for current NMC registration. The post requires a degree-level healthcare qualification, significant Band 6+ experience, and strong management

Qualifications

• Degree-level healthcare education (e.g., nursing degree) and currency in professional practice.
• Registration with NMC and ongoing professional updates within last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and operational leadership to the Imaging Nursing Team.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice across the team.
• Maintain professional standards set by the regulatory body.
• Manage and develop team performance; supervise practice, audit and teaching.
• Develop and implement local policies; drive quality improvements.
• Collaborate with radiographers, nurses, and consultants to support service delivery.
• Deputise for Matron and contribute to service development and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Management

NHS policy

Data analysis

IT systems

Medicines admin

Communication

Education

Degree-level healthcare education

ENB 998 / mentorship

Tools

Datix

PAS

e-rostering

Word

Job description

Walsall Manor Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Imaging Nursing Team. You will provide professional and operational leadership, work with radiographers and consultants, and ensure high-quality care.

The role involves on-call, out-of-hours, and weekend work, with IRMER/IRR training requirements and a need for current NMC registration. The post requires a degree-level healthcare qualification, significant Band 6+ experience, and strong management