Radiographer

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term role to lead a dedicated nursing team. This position requires strong clinical leadership, with responsibilities including managing resources, fostering a supportive clinical environment, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a background in oncology and possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Join a team committed to pioneering change and delivering excellence in patient care, while promoting professional development and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Registration and ongoing professional development required.
• Experience in oncology, intravenous drug administration, and clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a coordinated nursing service with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure continuity of quality nursing care and safe discharge planning.
• Monitor clinical incidents and develop prevention strategies.

Skills

Senior-level clinical skills

Managerial and leadership ability

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Venepuncture/cannulation skills

Negotiating and influencing skills

Team leadership

Standards setting and monitoring

Education

Registered Children’s Nurse

Diploma or Degree level study

Qualification in oncology or specialty

Level 7 study (willingness to complete)

Recognised student assessor qualification

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Job Title: Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

CYPDU is seeking a highly motivated Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term secondment to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Band 6 Staff Nurse, with a background in SACT administration, Intrathecal and Recovery competencies, and staff management, including workforce planning and administration.

We desire a candidate with drive and passion to lead our nursing team and manage projects to improve the patient journey. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will provide strong, proactive clinical leadership to the nursing and support worker team, fostering motivation, support, and clear boundaries to ensure high-quality, safe patient care. The role involves coordinating the nursing team, liaising with MDT members to ensure continuity of care, and upholding the trust’s values of pioneering change, pursuing excellence, collaboration, and kindness.

Main Duties

1. Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families, including outlying private patients.
2. Manage resources within budget, including finance, equipment, and staff (including temporary staff).
3. Provide motivating and supportive clinical leadership to ensure safe patient care.
4. Support a clinical learning environment to develop staff professionally and promote evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a coordinated nursing service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to maximize high-quality care.
2. Maintain clinical credibility through practice and utilize research and evidence-based care to optimize patient outcomes.
3. Regularly monitor and review nursing practices, participate in audits, and ensure documentation complies with policies and guidelines.
4. Ensure continuity of quality nursing care, including safe discharge planning.
5. Maintain quality, safety, and performance metrics related to service delivery.
6. Monitor clinical incidents, analyze trends, and develop prevention strategies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration
• Ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or specialty
• Level 7 study (willingness to complete)
• Recognised student assessor qualification
• Registered Children’s Nurse
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)

Experience

• Expertise with children and young people in oncology
• Experience in intravenous drug administration and chemotherapy
• CPD evidence
• Clinical management experience
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of clinical trials and JACIE standards

Skills

• Senior-level clinical skills with managerial and leadership ability
• Organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills demonstrating empathy
• Decision-making and prioritization skills
• Venepuncture/cannulation skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Team leadership and motivation
• Standards setting and monitoring

We value diversity and are committed to inclusive recruitment, welcoming applications from minority groups, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those with disabilities.

All staff are expected to have an annual flu vaccination to protect our vulnerable patient population.

This role requires appropriate UK professional registration and is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.