About this role
Job summary
We're looking for an inspiring and experienced Lead RLT Nurse to join our team and help shape the future of our specialist therapy services.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for leadership, taking responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality RLT service while supporting, developing and motivating a dedicated clinical team.
As a Lead RLT Nurse, you'll be at the heart of our service, championing patient safety, driving continuous improvement and ensuring our patients, colleagues and partners receive the highest standards of care.
If you're a confident and compassionate leader who thrives in a specialist clinical environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
What you'll be doing As Lead RLT Nurse, you'll provide clinical leadership and operational oversight across our Radioligand Therapy service, ensuring we deliver a safe, effective, caring and well-led environment that consistently meets the needs of our patients and colleagues.
You'll combine hands-on clinical expertise with leadership, governance and service development responsibilities, helping to ensure our service continues to evolve and deliver excellence.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.
For clinical colleagues, that means delivering high-quality care within modern settings, with state-of-the-art equipment across a wide range of community, hospital and mobile settings.
With flexibility, strong learning and development opportunities, and the chance to support people at important moments in their healthcare journey, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference locally and nationally.
InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.
New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.
Read more about us here: Who We Are - InHealth Group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Nurse
Specialist Imaging Centre, Kings Cross, London
Lead with compassion. Inspire clinical excellence. Make a difference that matters.
At InHealth, we believe exceptional healthcare starts with exceptional people.
Our Radioligand Therapy (RLT) teams play a vital role in delivering specialist care to patients undergoing advanced therapeutic procedures. From the moment a patient arrives to the support they receive after treatment, our teams are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and outstanding care.
What you'll be doing
As Lead RLT Nurse, you'll provide clinical leadership and operational oversight across our Radioligand Therapy service, ensuring we deliver a safe, effective, caring and well-led environment that consistently meets the needs of our patients and colleagues.
Clinical leadership and patient care
- Undertake and oversee radioligand therapy administration procedures in accordance with clinical guidelines, departmental protocols and relevant legislation, including CQC, IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017, ARSAC, EA and HSE requirements.
- Provide clinical oversight of the day-to-day activities across the RLT service, ensuring safe and effective delivery of all therapeutic procedures.
- Champion compassionate, person-centred care, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of support before, during and after their treatment.
- Ensure patient administrations are undertaken in accordance with referrals and departmental guidelines.
- Maintain your clinical expertise and professional competencies, ensuring you remain technically competent in therapeutic procedures.
- Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the RLT service, promoting a culture of radiation safety and compliance.
- Carry out equipment Quality Assurance checks, ensuring any issues are identified and appropriately addressed.
- Ensure patients' individual needs, customs, values and spiritual beliefs are respected, with their views actively considered throughout their care.
- Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness and presentation of the site, undertaking regular evaluations, including Healthcare Quality Audits (HQAs) and National Cleanliness Standards assessments.
- Ensure equipment meets clinical standards and is maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
What we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced nursing professional who combines clinical expertise with a genuine passion for leadership, patient care and the development of specialist services.
You'll bring
- A BSc in Nursing or Midwifery, or an equivalent qualification, with current registration as a registered professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- A strong understanding of the Lead RLT Nurse role and the responsibilities involved in caring for patients, their visitors, carers and colleagues.
- A proven commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A sound understanding of relevant regulatory and clinical governance requirements, including CQC, EA, HSE, IRR, IR(ME)R and ARSAC.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT).
- Completed Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training.
- An understanding of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR.
- Relevant training in Infection Control (ANTT), Manual Handling and Patient Transfer, Health and Safety Awareness and Immediate Life Support.
Just as importantly, you'll be someone who:
- Leads with confidence, compassion and integrity.
- Inspires and motivates colleagues, creating a positive and supportive working environment.
- Is approachable, reliable and willing to get involved wherever needed.
- Remains calm and solution-focused when faced with challenging situations.
- Takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining high clinical standards.
- Is proactive, organised and committed to continuous improvement.
- Enjoys developing others and helping colleagues reach their full potential.
Ready to lead the future of specialist therapy?
At InHealth, your expertise and leadership can make a lasting difference.
As Lead RLT Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to shape a specialist clinical service, influence the development of your team and play a key role in delivering outstanding care to patients undergoing advanced therapeutic procedures.
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, lead with purpose and help us make healthcare better, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver excellence in every patient journey.
Join InHealth's Specialist Imaging Centre and be part of a team that puts patients first.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
Desirable
Additional Criteria
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
InHealth Group
Address
Bravington House
Bravingtons Walk
London
N1 9AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)