Job summary
The Lead Nurse for Interventional Radiology (IR), including Neuro Interventional Radiology, provides senior clinical, professional and operational leadership across all IR services at RSCH. The role oversees highly specialised, high-risk procedural services including vascular, non-vascular, oncology, emergency IR and neurovascular interventions such as stroke thrombectomy and aneurysm coiling.
The post holder is accountable for ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care, leading a specialist workforce in a complex, technology-driven environment. They work collaboratively with radiology, anaesthetics, neurology, stroke, vascular surgery and wider multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient pathways, service performance and clinical outcomes.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
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Provide visible, compassionate senior nursing leadership across all IR and Neuro IR clinical areas
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Act as the professional nursing lead for Interventional Radiology services
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Maintain clinical credibility through direct involvement in complex and high-risk procedures
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Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based nursing practice in line with national IR standards
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Lead IR governance, patient safety, audit, incident investigation and regulatory compliance
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Oversee operational delivery including patient flow, scheduling, escalation and capacity management
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Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, education and professional development
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Manage resources, procurement and budgets for specialist IR equipment and consumables
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Promote patient-centred care, positive patient experience and reduction of health inequalities
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Contribute to service improvement, transformation and future pathway development
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Deputise for senior directorate leadership as required
About us
Working for our organisation
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
Main Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Professional Standards
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Uphold Trust values and nursing standards across all IR services
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Ensure safe practice in sedation, asepsis, radiation protection and emergency response
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Embed the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy within IR nursing teams
Governance, Quality & Patient Safety -
Lead IR governance frameworks, audits and compliance with IR(ME)R and CQC standards
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Investigate incidents and implement learning to improve safety and outcomes
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Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met for children and adults
Operational & Performance Management -
Provide senior oversight of daily IR operations, admissions and recovery areas
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Manage IR patient tracking lists (PTL) and support delivery of RTT, cancer, stroke and emergency targets
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Escalate and manage operational risks impacting patient safety or flow
Workforce & People Management -
Line manage senior IR nurses and support effective rostering and workforce planning
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Lead recruitment, appraisal, performance management, sickness and wellbeing initiatives
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Develop succession planning and future workforce roles
Education, Research & Development -
Lead development of specialist IR competency frameworks and training programmes
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Promote a learning culture, clinical supervision and CPD
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Support nursing research, clinical trials and evidence-based innovation
Resources, Finance & Digital Development -
Oversee procurement and use of high-cost IR equipment and consumables
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Monitor budgets and contribute to cost improvement programmes
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Promote digital maturity including electronic documentation and imaging systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Professional Standards
-
Uphold Trust values and nursing standards across all IR services
-
Ensure safe practice in sedation, asepsis, radiation protection and emergency response
-
Embed the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy within IR nursing teams
Governance, Quality & Patient Safety -
Lead IR governance frameworks, audits and compliance with IR(ME)R and CQC standards
-
Investigate incidents and implement learning to improve safety and outcomes
-
Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met for children and adults
Operational & Performance Management -
Provide senior oversight of daily IR operations, admissions and recovery areas
-
Manage IR patient tracking lists (PTL) and support delivery of RTT, cancer, stroke and emergency targets
-
Escalate and manage operational risks impacting patient safety or flow
Workforce & People Management -
Line manage senior IR nurses and support effective rostering and workforce planning
-
Lead recruitment, appraisal, performance management, sickness and wellbeing initiatives
-
Develop succession planning and future workforce roles
Education, Research & Development -
Lead development of specialist IR competency frameworks and training programmes
-
Promote a learning culture, clinical supervision and CPD
-
Support nursing research, clinical trials and evidence-based innovation
Resources, Finance & Digital Development -
Oversee procurement and use of high-cost IR equipment and consumables
-
Monitor budgets and contribute to cost improvement programmes
-
Promote digital maturity including electronic documentation and imaging systems
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post registration qualification
- Master's level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level.
- Certificate in Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
- Mentorship
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent)
- Evidence of excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Extensive experience at ward manager level or equivalent managerial role
- Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all teams of nursing staff across the division.
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Proven track record of being able to delegate and prioritise.
- Evidence of excellent appraisal skills
- Evidence of excellent understanding of Trust policies and procedures and ability to translate these into action.
- Evidence of excellent understanding of Trust Personnel policies and Procedures. Experience in their use is essential.
- Evidence of excellent understanding of UHSussex Trust Nursing Strategy and ability to disseminate to all grades of staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development at master's level or equivalent Specialist IR or Neuro IR training.
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
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post registration qualification
- Master's level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level.
- Certificate in Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
- Mentorship
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent)
- Evidence of excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Extensive experience at ward manager level or equivalent managerial role
- Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all teams of nursing staff across the division.
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Proven track record of being able to delegate and prioritise.
- Evidence of excellent appraisal skills
- Evidence of excellent understanding of Trust policies and procedures and ability to translate these into action.
- Evidence of excellent understanding of Trust Personnel policies and Procedures. Experience in their use is essential.
- Evidence of excellent understanding of UHSussex Trust Nursing Strategy and ability to disseminate to all grades of staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development at master's level or equivalent Specialist IR or Neuro IR training.
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.
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).
