Job summary
Are you searching for a change or maybe an opportunity to develop? You might just be who we are seeking.
We have an exciting opportunity available as Radiology Clinical Sister to work at our Central Middlesex site ( main Radiology and St Marks) with an expectation of occasionally rotating to the other two sites (EH&NPH).
As a highly experienced Radiology nurse, you will provide a high standard of expertise in nursing care and evaluate the care delivered to our patients within the department .
Successful candidates with no previous Radiology experience with be provided with a 6 months training and development tool/programme
Able to work flexibly within radiology nursing, clerical , clinical staff and MDT.
Main duties of the job
Create a learning environment for students and other groups of staff during their allocation to the CDC department.
o To work with the CDC teams in regularly reviewing and updating documentation and patient information sheets.
o To lead on quality, patient experience, infection control and promote engagement and lead by example.
o To support clinical staff in conducting clinical investigations
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or Equivalent
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification related to Management of Deteriorating Patients.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 nurse
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Teaching, supervising and assessing students, new or junior members of staff
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge and experience of caring for GI patients
- Evidence of continuing professional developmnet
Desirable
- Experience within the Diverse environment
- Awareness of Health and safety including IRR and IRMER regulations.
- Experience in Radiology or Endoscopy
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good leadership skills
- Able to prioritise and meet guidelines
- Resilient and highly adaptable to a dynamic working environment
- Ability to manage complex patients and situations
Desirable
- Competent on Venepuncture and cannulation
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing or Equivalent
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification related to Management of Deteriorating Patients.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 nurse
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Teaching, supervising and assessing students, new or junior members of staff
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge and experience of caring for GI patients
- Evidence of continuing professional developmnet
Desirable
- Experience within the Diverse environment
- Awareness of Health and safety including IRR and IRMER regulations.
- Experience in Radiology or Endoscopy
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good leadership skills
- Able to prioritise and meet guidelines
- Resilient and highly adaptable to a dynamic working environment
- Ability to manage complex patients and situations
Desirable
- Competent on Venepuncture and cannulation
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).
