Are you a dedicated and experienced nurse seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and innovative environment?

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Interventional Radiology team at Charing Cross Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. If you have a minimum of two years' experience in a critical care setting and at least one year's experience in Radiology Nursing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Charing Cross Hospital is a leading neuroscience centre in London, and one of two organisations offering 24/7 Thrombectomy services. Our Interventional Radiology department is highly specialised in both general and neuro-interventional procedures. The department provides comprehensive learning opportunities, from basic procedures like biopsies and drainages to complex treatments such as cerebral aneurysm management, ischemic stroke interventions, ureteric stenting, and embolisation procedures. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in post-anaesthetic patient recovery and Level 2 care.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in leading our team in accordance with our Trust values, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in this fast-paced and specialised environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including radiologists, radiographers, and anaesthetists, across all imaging modalities such as Angio, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and Recovery. This role offers significant opportunities to develop managerial skills, providing a strong foundation for your career progression.

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 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

Essential

• Registered General nurse (level 1) Degree in Nursing
• Post registration qualification
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Radiology nursing course. Critical care or recovery nursing course or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training applicable to the post
• Management course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience in resource management

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise department activities and to use initiative
• Have an interest in professional development
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Competency in medication administration including IV medications

Desirable

• Ability to appraise staff and willing to learn

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

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