Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Imaging Nurse - Band 5 to join our Imaging Department across our Community Diagnostic Centre.
This exciting role offers cross-site responsibilities between Wembley and Willesden, and you will be working within a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) that includes nurses, radiographers, radiologists, imaging assistants, and admin and clerical staff to deliver excellent patient care in a variety of imaging specialties.
As an Imaging Nurse in our Imaging Department, your focus will be on delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while working with a team of skilled professionals. On occasion, you may be the only nurse on duty, so confidence and the ability to work autonomously are key to success in this role.
Shift Patterns:
The role offers flexibility in shift patterns to help you balance work and life:
8:00am - 8:00pm
12:00pm - 12:00am
9:00am - 5:00pm
4:00pm - 12:00am
We understand that working late shifts can be challenging, which is why we offer a taxi service to take you safely home after shifts that finish at midnight.
We are a friendly and supportive team, looking for highly motivated RNs who demonstrate a passion for delivering care to the local community. Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking, patient-centred environment that values both patient care and professional development.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision.
- To keep up to date with skills and knowledge.
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly.
- Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
Desirable
- Experience in various clinical settings or specialty areas relevant to the role (Imaging / Cardiology / A&EWard)
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Teaching Skills
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Competency in cannulation and venepuncture
- Additional clinical skills relevant to the specialty such as ECG interpretation
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality
Desirable
- Experience in various clinical settings or specialty areas relevant to the role (Imaging / Cardiology / A&EWard)
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Teaching Skills
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Competency in cannulation and venepuncture
- Additional clinical skills relevant to the specialty such as ECG interpretation
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).
