Radiology Clinical Sister

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Radiology Clinical Sister to ensure high standards in patient care and leadership within the Radiology department. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to undertake a structured training program, with a focus on quality and patient engagement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing or equivalent required.
• Current NMC Registration mandatory.
• Experience in multidisciplinary working essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality, patient experience, and infection control.
• Support clinical staff in conducting investigations.
• Create a learning environment for students.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Good leadership skills

Ability to manage complex patients and situations

Education

BSc Nursing or Equivalent

Current NMC Registration

Additional specialist qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you searching for a change or maybe an opportunity to develop? You might just be who we are seeking.

We have an exciting opportunity available as Radiology Clinical Sister to work at our Central Middlesex site ( main Radiology and St Marks) with an expectation of occasionally rotating to the other two sites (EH&NPH).

As a highly experienced Radiology nurse, you will provide a high standard of expertise in nursing care and evaluate the care delivered to our patients within the department .

Successful candidates with no previous Radiology experience with be provided with a 6 months training and development tool/programme

Able to work flexibly within radiology nursing, clerical , clinical staff and MDT.

Main duties of the job

Create a learning environment for students and other groups of staff during their allocation to the CDC department.

o To work with the CDC teams in regularly reviewing and updating documentation and patient information sheets.

o To lead on quality, patient experience, infection control and promote engagement and lead by example.

o To support clinical staff in conducting clinical investigations

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nursing or Equivalent
• Current NMC Registration

Desirable

• Additional specialist qualification related to Management of Deteriorating Patients.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a band 5 nurse
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Teaching, supervising and assessing students, new or junior members of staff
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge and experience of caring for GI patients
• Evidence of continuing professional developmnet

Desirable

• Experience within the Diverse environment
• Awareness of Health and safety including IRR and IRMER regulations.
• Experience in Radiology or Endoscopy

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good leadership skills
• Able to prioritise and meet guidelines
• Resilient and highly adaptable to a dynamic working environment
• Ability to manage complex patients and situations

Desirable

• Competent on Venepuncture and cannulation

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nursing or Equivalent
• Current NMC Registration

Desirable

• Additional specialist qualification related to Management of Deteriorating Patients.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a band 5 nurse
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Teaching, supervising and assessing students, new or junior members of staff
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge and experience of caring for GI patients
• Evidence of continuing professional developmnet

Desirable

• Experience within the Diverse environment
• Awareness of Health and safety including IRR and IRMER regulations.
• Experience in Radiology or Endoscopy

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good leadership skills
• Able to prioritise and meet guidelines
• Resilient and highly adaptable to a dynamic working environment
• Ability to manage complex patients and situations

Desirable

• Competent on Venepuncture and cannulation

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Central Middlesex

Acton lane

London

NW10 7NS

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