Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Radiology Senior Nurse to work within 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 Senior 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 will also be required to deputise for the Lead Radiology Nurse.
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 Senior 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, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome applicants from Endoscopy, Theatre, Cardiac, ITU and those with experience in working within the teams on the ward.
This role involves the site specific responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient nursing within the Radiology Department including Interventional Radiology. For further information, please read the attached job description and person specification.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome applicants from Endoscopy, Theatre, Cardiac, ITU and those with experience in working within the teams on the ward.
This role involves the site specific responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient nursing within the Radiology Department including Interventional Radiology. For further information, please read the attached job description and person specification.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications; Registration & Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse - NMC
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Substantial post-registration experience
Desirable
- Mentorship; Teaching or Assessing Courses
- Able to administer medication and hold a valid IV medication and cannulation certificate.
- Experience as a 'scrub' nurse
- BLS/ILS Trained
People Management and Skills
Essential
- Ability to participate and implement the development of nursing practice
Desirable
- 1:1 mentoring
- Previous experience in working with Radiology/Interventional Radiology
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications; Registration & Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse - NMC
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
- Substantial post-registration experience
Desirable
- Mentorship; Teaching or Assessing Courses
- Able to administer medication and hold a valid IV medication and cannulation certificate.
- Experience as a 'scrub' nurse
- BLS/ILS Trained
People Management and Skills
Essential
- Ability to participate and implement the development of nursing practice
Desirable
- 1:1 mentoring
- Previous experience in working with Radiology/Interventional Radiology
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
