Sister/Charge Nurse - Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.