Sister/Charge Nurse - Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse in Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging to lead a dedicated nursing team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in acute settings, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include supporting staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing service delivery through continuous improvement. The role offers unique opportunities for professional growth and engagement in innovative patient care methodologies.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in IR & Imaging nursing in an acute care setting.
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications.
• Ability to lead and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality care as a team leader.
• Supervise nursing staff and facilitate their professional development.
• Ensure adherence to Imperial policies and promote best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Problem solving

Knowledge of quality standards

Experience in imaging nursing

Education

Degree in Nursing

Registered General Nurse (level 1)

Teaching Qualification

Management course

Radiology nursing course

Tools

Radiology information systems

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse - Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about working in this innovative and fast paced environment.

Do you have years of experience in a critical care setting and at least one year experience in Radiology Nursing? Do you enjoy the technical aspects of nursing and are enthusiastic about providing high quality of patient care in a very specialised area? Can you work effectively with multi-professional teams and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills?

If the answer is YES then this is the role is for you!

We offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiology Nurse to take up the Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse fixed term role within Imaging Department at Hammersmith Hospital.Hammersmith hospital is a specialist center for Renal, Hepato-biliary, Hematology, Pulmonary and Oncology.

Our supportive nursing team offers a unique combination of technical and high dependency nursing skills. The team works in conjunction with radiologists, radiographic staff and anaesthetists providing care for complex patients across all imaging modalities including Angio, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Recovery and Nuclear medicine.

The band 6 sister / charge nurse will play an integral part in leading the team according to our trust values and ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care within this innovative environment. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to make a difference to this service.

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.

About us

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.

Job 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 / Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing
• Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration - Registered General Nurse (level 1)
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Radiology nursing course, critical or recovery nursing course
• Management course or equivalent experience

Experience

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

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities

• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to IR & Imaging nursing
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Previous use of Radiology information systems
• Experience of working in a hospital environment

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.