Job summary
We are offering the opportunity for experienced and highly motivated nurse with advanced clinical background in IR & Imaging Nursing encompasses aspects of education, research, management and is firmly grounded in direct care provision and clinical work. As IR & Imaging Clinical Nurse Specialist you will bring clinical expertise and management/operational skills to our team and able to lead on clinical expertise, education/training, facilitate and implement the change to improve clinical standards.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a holistic and supportive role for patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional and follow up treatment within imaging. The role is to integrate with the Trust wide cancer MDT and highlight patients who may be seen within imaging. Facilitate high quality and individualised care to patients and relatives, both inpatients and outpatients, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in line with local and national targets.
- Play a key role in the continuous development and running of the cancer imaging pathways, including specialist treatment and diagnostics within Interventional Radiology across the organisation. The post holder will work towards improvement of patient experience throughout the patient journey.
- Using advanced nursing practice manage a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within cancer services. Act as professional role model, providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
- Demonstrate highly developed and advanced specialist cancer knowledge and skills through innovative practice leading to the development of increasing levels of autonomy.
- Develop strategies to ensure that our standards of nursing and patient care are evidence based and of the highest standards. Promote practice development and education for Imaging nurses and other health care workers caring for patients within Interventional Radiology.
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.
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/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (level 1) Degree in Nursing
- Post Registration qualification in specialty
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Master Degree in Nursing or working toward
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within specialty
- At least 5 years post registration experience and continuous working as IR nurse, 2 of which must be at a Band 6 or equivalent - Charge Nurse level within the specialty Education/training role
Desirable
- Nursing research Audit and research experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Coaching skills
- IT skills
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (level 1) Degree in Nursing
- Post Registration qualification in specialty
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Master Degree in Nursing or working toward
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within specialty
- At least 5 years post registration experience and continuous working as IR nurse, 2 of which must be at a Band 6 or equivalent - Charge Nurse level within the specialty Education/training role
Desirable
- Nursing research Audit and research experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Coaching skills
- IT skills
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
Desirable
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).
