Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse to join the radiology team at NUH
Radiology are a vital component of most patient journeys
The Lead Nurse for Radiology will lead and manage the service alongside the Clinical Director, General Manager and Operational Clinical Lead, ensuring the delivery of a high quality governance agenda which optimises service delivery.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for the nursing care provided by Radiology, with a focus on driving forward clinical patient safety. They will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management across the service, guaranteeing provision of high quality evidence based nursing and operating department practice.
The Lead Nurse will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff. The post holder will have a particular responsibility to support the development of Clinical Standards, Governance and Service Improvement, to modernise patient services and ensure the active involvement of patients and carers in the way services are developed, delivered and evaluated.
They will be expected to represent the Directorate at senior meetings across the Trust
The post holder will be based across NUH and after a period of time in post/following training will be expected to participate in a trust wide on call rota that ensures there is senior professional leadership for the Trust 7 days per week.
About us
Radiology is one of 5 directorates within the division of clinical support
It is led by a Clinical Director, Lead radiographer and General manager
It comprises of a number of modalities including plain film, interventional radiology, ultrasound, neuro diagnostics etc. It cares for both adults and paediatrics
Radiology is at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures. NUH support vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
You will be working alongside a supportive team of radiographers, nurses and Radiologists to achieve standards of excellence in Radiology
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership -
To lead the Quality and governance agenda across radiology services, Proactively lead the decision making process, collecting and analysing information in order to make effective decisions in complex situations
Line management and performance management
Service Delivery:
Accountable for the service delivery across all Radiology locations, ensuring the provision of high quality clinical care.
Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which take into account models of best practice, are incorporated into service plans.
Support teams to deliver service redesign projects
Provide professional leadership to the Matron and all nursing staff across Radiology
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety standards
Healthcare Standards:
maintain and improve standards of nursing practice
Ensure the service meets/exceeds healthcare standards specifically leading on the National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures
See job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership -
To lead the Quality and governance agenda across radiology services, Proactively lead the decision making process, collecting and analysing information in order to make effective decisions in complex situations
Line management and performance management
Service Delivery:
Accountable for the service delivery across all Radiology locations, ensuring the provision of high quality clinical care.
Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which take into account models of best practice, are incorporated into service plans.
Support teams to deliver service redesign projects
Provide professional leadership to the Matron and all nursing staff across Radiology
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety standards
Healthcare Standards:
maintain and improve standards of nursing practice
Ensure the service meets/exceeds healthcare standards specifically leading on the National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures
See job description for further details
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
- In-depth knowledge of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Working towards Masters qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS Trust
- clinical experience within an acute NHS setting
- Experience of line management of groups of staff working in different clinical areas
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change
Communication & Judgment skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to problem solve and proactively manage competing scenarios
- Evidence of the ability to work successfully within MDT
- Can demonstrate the ability to utilise IT systems to produce reports, performance information, governance information as required
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
- In-depth knowledge of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Working towards Masters qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS Trust
- clinical experience within an acute NHS setting
- Experience of line management of groups of staff working in different clinical areas
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change
Communication & Judgment skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to problem solve and proactively manage competing scenarios
- Evidence of the ability to work successfully within MDT
- Can demonstrate the ability to utilise IT systems to produce reports, performance information, governance information as required
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, Radiology
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG72UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)