Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imaging Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about working in this innovative and fast paced environment. Do you have 2 years or more experience in a critical care setting and at least one years' experience in Radiology Nursing? Do you enjoy the technical aspects of nursing and are enthusiastic about providing high quality of patient care? Can you work effectively with multi-professional teams and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills?

If the answer is YES then this is the role is for you!

We offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse to take up the role as Sister/Charge Nurse at Interventional Radiology in Charing Cross Hospital.

The band 6 sister / charge nurse will play an integral part in leading the team according to our trust values and ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care within this innovative environment. With such a wide variety of specialist services there is ample opportunity to gain valuable managerial skills; providing a firm foundation for your career. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to make a difference to this service.

The team works in conjunction with radiologists, radiographic staff and anaesthetists providing care for complex patients across all imaging modalities including Angio, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and Recovery.

Main duties of the job

  • Independently manage a group of patients and provide leadership within the speciality collaborating with the MDT to deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care.
  • Demonstrate adequate practice and specialist knowledge in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care. This will include history taking, physical examination, evaluate patients and relative's needs, ensure patient is adequately prepared and safe for the agreed interventional procedure.
  • Adequate assessment and specialist care of the conscious - sedated patient. Responsible and correct administration within line with local and trust policies of conscious sedation.
  • Responsible for the correct administration, disposal and storage of medicines and blood products. Thorough knowledge of frequently used drugs within the department, showing understanding of potential complications and side effects, and their management.
  • Demonstrate safe practice and knowledge in the recovery and care of post anaesthetic patients including level 2 patients. Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients.
  • Develop and utilise highly specialised skills to deliver adequate support and care to patients and MDT within the interventional suite. Oversee and actively involved in scrubbing and assisting interventional practitioners.

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. .

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2093

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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

Essential

  • Registered General nurse (level 1) Degree in Nursing
  • Post registration qualification; Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
  • Radiology nursing course. Critical care or recovery nursing course or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further training applicable to the post
  • Management course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive experience of IR & Imaging nursing and has experience of nursing care in an acute or critical care setting

Desirable

  • Experience in resource management

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise department activities and to use initiative
  • Have an interest in professional development
  • Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
  • Competency in medication administration including IV medications

Desirable

  • Ability to appraise staff and willing to learn
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered General nurse (level 1) Degree in Nursing
  • Post registration qualification; Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
  • Radiology nursing course. Critical care or recovery nursing course or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further training applicable to the post
  • Management course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive experience of IR & Imaging nursing and has experience of nursing care in an acute or critical care setting

Desirable

  • Experience in resource management

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise department activities and to use initiative
  • Have an interest in professional development
  • Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
  • Competency in medication administration including IV medications

Desirable

  • Ability to appraise staff and willing to learn

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Charge Nurse

Milline Marie Dela Cruz

Milline.Delacruz@Nhs.Net

02033111866

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2093

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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