Band 7 - Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Radiology
The closing date is 15 July 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with strong leadership skills and a flair for innovation to join our Interventional Radiology Suite At Watford General Hospital.
The post holder will oversee and coordinate the operations of our multidisciplinary radiology service, working closely with radiographers, radiographic departmental assistants, nurses, administrative staff, and consultant radiologists who may seek your guidance and support in patient care.
You will also collaborate with the lead superintendent radiographer and clinical service managers to develop and implement local policies and procedures, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Provide nursing support and advise to enable high quality of care to patients/relatives and carers within radiology.
- Provide nursing support and assist with complex situations and take appropriate action.
- Act as a professional role model providing direct clinical care as well as assisting with training of junior staff members.
- Manging a team of radiographic departmental assistants providing support and guidance.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,008 to £56,908 a year inc HCA pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-C-10216
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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