Sister/Charge Nurse - Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

Job description

Job summary

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.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate 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 environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

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.

Job description
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

Essential

• Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration - Registered General Nurse
• Degree in Nursing

Desirable

• Post registration qualification
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Radiology nursing course, critical or recovery nursing course
• Management course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience in resource Management

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise department activities and to use initiative
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications
• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to IR & Imaging nursing
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit

Desirable

• Previous use of Radiology information systems
• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration - Registered General Nurse
• Degree in Nursing

Desirable

• Post registration qualification
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Radiology nursing course, critical or recovery nursing course
• Management course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience in resource Management

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise department activities and to use initiative
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications
• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to IR & Imaging nursing
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit

Desirable

• 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.
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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

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