Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Radiology Department at St Albans City Hospital.
This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, individualised care to patients, relatives, and carers, while working closely with a diverse multidisciplinary team including radiographers, consultant radiologists, radiographic departmental assistants, and administrative staff.
You will play an integral role in ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care within Radiology, while supporting and supervising junior staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your clinical and leadership skills, contribute to innovation in patient care, and make a meaningful difference in a dynamic hospital environment.
Previous experience in Radiology is essential.
Main duties of the job
o Provide nursing support and clinical expertise to enable high-quality, safe care for patients undergoing diagnostic procedures.o Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to support and coordinate services within Radiology.o Assist in leading and supervising junior members of staff, promoting education, development, and good practice.o Act as a role model, delivering direct clinical care and supporting patients with complex needs.o Support patient flow and service delivery across multiple sites when required (Watford, Hemel Hempstead).o Respond to patient, carer, or relative concerns with professionalism and sensitivity, escalating where appropriate.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities and requirements for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities and requirements for this role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Experience in nursing acutely unwell patients.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Ability in teaching of junior members of staff and nurses.
- Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure.
- Competency in venepuncture.
- To be able to give sedation to patients.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Ability to maintain budget and stock control.
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint.
- To be able to run a list and delegate duties to staff as Nurse in Charge.
- To be able to Pre-op asses' patients prior to admission.
Desirable
- Passed sedation assessment.
- Be able to use EPR /CRIS.
Experience:
Essential
- Substantive and demonstrable experience at band 5 in a Radiology setting.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice.
Desirable
- Audit experience.
- Experience of taking charge of department and managing patient flow.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Experience in nursing acutely unwell patients.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Ability in teaching of junior members of staff and nurses.
- Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work professionally under pressure.
- Competency in venepuncture.
- To be able to give sedation to patients.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Ability to maintain budget and stock control.
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint.
- To be able to run a list and delegate duties to staff as Nurse in Charge.
- To be able to Pre-op asses' patients prior to admission.
Desirable
- Passed sedation assessment.
- Be able to use EPR /CRIS.
Experience:
Essential
- Substantive and demonstrable experience at band 5 in a Radiology setting.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice.
Desirable
- Audit experience.
- Experience of taking charge of department and managing patient flow.
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).
