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Band 7 - Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Radiology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£48,270 - £54,931 pa inc HCA
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
12 Jan 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
23 Dec 2024

Job overview

We are seeking a Senior Charge Nurse with strong leadership skills and a flair for innovation to join our Community Diagnostics Centre in a newly established role.

In this position, you 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.