Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Lead Radiology Nurse/Sister/Charge Nurse to lead a dedicated team at Worthing & Southlands Hospitals which is part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Worthing & Southlands Radiology Nurses take responsibility for the clinical nursing care of patients attending the radiology department. We provide a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic image guided services that require hands on nursing care from our team. Radiology Nurses are also play a pivotal part in Interventional Radiology or IR, which is a form of image guided surgery that uses imaging techniques to guide equipment to parts of the body that surgeons couldn't normally reach without an open operation.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Lead Nurse's key role is to act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
They also must be able to work collaboratively with clinical experts including Radiology Consultants, Nursing staff and Clinical Teams in the development of expert, personal centred practice.
To ensure we continue to remain effective and efficient, the Radiology Lead Nurse will help to develop protocols and guidelines and work closely with our appointment teams to ensure the smooth operational running of the interventional radiology (IR) department.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. We're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves the site specific responsibility for ensuring effective management and leadership of the nursing team within the Radiology Department including Interventional Radiology. For further information, please read the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves the site specific responsibility for ensuring effective management and leadership of the nursing team within the Radiology Department including Interventional Radiology. For further information, please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Registration and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse educated to degree level
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Substantial Post Registration Experience
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor
- ILS/ALS Trained
- Extensive post registration experience
- Substantial experience as band 6 nurse/junior sister
- Venepuncture Cannulation
- IV Drug Adminstrator
People Management & Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of leading a team.
- Ability to participate and implement the development of nursing practice
Desirable
- Substantial experience in the speciality of Radiology, Endoscopy, Critical Care or other complimentary nursing profession.
- Experience in giving appraisals, PDP's and RTW conversations
- 1:1 mentoring
- Mental Health First Aider
Specific Requirements for the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of NatSSIPs and LocSSIPs
Person Specification
Registration and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse educated to degree level
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Substantial Post Registration Experience
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor
- ILS/ALS Trained
- Extensive post registration experience
- Substantial experience as band 6 nurse/junior sister
- Venepuncture Cannulation
- IV Drug Adminstrator
People Management & Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of leading a team.
- Ability to participate and implement the development of nursing practice
Desirable
- Substantial experience in the speciality of Radiology, Endoscopy, Critical Care or other complimentary nursing profession.
- Experience in giving appraisals, PDP's and RTW conversations
- 1:1 mentoring
- Mental Health First Aider
Specific Requirements for the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of NatSSIPs and LocSSIPs
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).
