Sister/Charge Nurse Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for innovation and a desire to excel in a fast-paced environment? If you have over two years of critical care experience and at least one year in Radiology Nursing, along with a keen interest in the technical aspects of nursing, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team at St Mary's Hospital.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a key leader in the team, aligning with our trust values to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care in this innovative environment. The position provides many opportunities to gain valuable managerial skills, offering a solid foundation for career growth.

The successful candidate will have a unique chance to make a difference in the service, working collaboratively with radiologists, radiographic staff, and anaesthetists to provide care for complex patients across all imaging modalities, including Angio, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and Recovery.

We believe in investing in our staff's growth and development. Our comprehensive orientation program includes in-house training, foundation courses, coaching, and leadership training.

If you are looking to advance your nursing career in a busy and innovative environment, possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and enjoy collaborating with multi-professional teams, then this could be the ideal position for you.

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.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environme