About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about working in this innovative and fast paced environment. Do you have 2 years or more experience in a critical care setting and at least one years' experience in Radiology Nursing? Do you enjoy the technical aspects of nursing and are enthusiastic about providing high quality of patient care? 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 Nurse to take up the role as Sister/Charge Nurse at Interventional Radiology in Charing Cross Hospital.
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. With such a wide variety of specialist services there is ample opportunity to gain valuable managerial skills; providing a firm foundation for your career. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to make a difference to this service.
If you are looking to further your nursing career; enjoy working in a busy and innovative environment, possess excellent communication and organisational skills, keen to work alongside multi-professional teams, then this could be just the job you have been searching for.
Come and join us, we can see it in you!
Main duties of the job
Independently manage a group of patients and provide leadership within the speciality collaborating with the MDT to deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care. Demonstrate adequate practice and specialist knowledge in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care. This will include history taking, physical examination, evaluate patients and relative's needs, ensure patient is adequately prepared and safe for the agreed interventional procedure. Adequate assessment and specialist care of the conscious - sedated patient. Responsible and correct administration within line with local and trust policies of conscious sedation. Responsible for the correct administration, disposal and storage of medicines and blood products. Thorough knowledge of frequently used drugs within the department, showing understanding of potential complications and side effects, and their management. Demonstrate safe practice and knowledge in the recovery and care of post anaesthetic patients including level 2 patients. Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients. Develop and utilise highly specialised skills to deliver adequate support and care to patients and MDT within the interventional suite. Oversee and actively involved in scrubbing and assisting interventional practitioners
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
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.
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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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)