The Radiology nursing team is currently looking for a Junior Radiology Charge Nurse Band 6 to join the team; the successful candidate will need to be a dynamic, enthusiastic individual, with previous leadership experience.
While previous Radiology nursing experience is preferable, full induction and training will be provided. We encourage and give staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies within this speciality.
The Radiology nursing team provide an invaluable service supporting patients undergoing Radiology guided procedures across the Trusts three acute hospital sites. We work closely with multiple specialities, GPs, consultants and other hospital departments.
Managerial Leadership
To provide continuing responsibility for the nursing department at your base site and support as required across the radiology nursing teams trust wide.
Ensure staff competence for clinical practice procedures, using Trust competency framework, including appropriate underpinning knowledge and practical skill.
Clinical and Professional Leadership
Use clinical skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and support to peer group staff, patients and relatives.
Act as a clinical expert and positive role model for all staff.
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to nursing and non-nursing staff, within the Radiology department and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
Lead in the development of clinical standards ensuring these are set, embedded and monitored in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Senior Radiology Nursing Manager.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
To always act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC guidelines. Safe, efficient and effective administration of medicines in accordance with the NMC guidelines.
Implementation of action plans to address areas which fall below acceptable standard
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
The Radiology nursing team is currently looking for a Junior Radiology Charge Nurse Band 6 to join the team; the successful candidate will need to be a dynamic, enthusiastic individual, with previous leadership experience. While previous Radiology nursing experience is preferable, full induction and training will be provided. We encourage and give staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies within this speciality.
The Radiology nursing team provide an invaluable service supporting patients undergoing Radiology guided procedures across the Trusts three acute hospital sites. We work closely with multiple specialities, GPs, consultants and other hospital departments.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.
Welcome to East Kent Hospitals
Junior Radiology Charge NurseRole specific duties
Leadership
Managerial Leadership
· To provide continuing responsibility for the nursing department at your base site and support as required across the radiology nursing teams trust wide.
· Ensure staff competence for clinical practice procedures, using Trust competency framework, including appropriate underpinning knowledge and practical skill.
· Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
· Monitor performance and manage the nursing staff in areas of responsibility, ensuring all employment records are locally maintained and current.
· To ensure that all staff update mandatory training in line with Trust guidelines.
· Maintain accurate staff records regarding annual leave, sickness and absence.
· Actively take part in and support care group initiatives and issues.
Clinical and Professional Leadership
· Use clinical skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and support to peer group staff, patients and relatives.
· Act as a clinical expert and positive role model for all staff.
· Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to nursing and non-nursing staff, within the Radiology department and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
· Lead and develop the supervision and management of clinical nursing practice within area of responsibility to ensure safe and effective holistic evidence-based care.
· Lead in the development of clinical standards ensuring these are set, embedded and monitored in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Senior Radiology Nursing Manager.
· Liaise with the multidisciplinary team in planning patient care, implementing measures to improve the patient pathway.
· To deliver nursing care of the highest possible standards to patients in your care by ensuring that nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care are undertaken competently by all staff.
· Lead and facilitate decision making within the departmental and the development and implementation of departmental objectives.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
· To always act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC guidelines. Safe, efficient and effective administration of medicines in accordance with the NMC guidelines.
· Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
· Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with Radiology staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
· Monitor agreed quality improvement metrics to support reporting weekly on compliance.
· Act and lead on designated areas for improvement.
· Implementation of action plans to address areas which fall below acceptable standards
· Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that
· the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
Personal Development:
EKHUFT offers a diverse and exciting work environment where you can consolidate and develop your skills. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your nursing career, supporting procedures across multiple modalities within Radiology, including CT, Breast and special procedures.
As a Trust we recognise great leadership inspires us and it’s important that we develop the right skills & the right culture in order for us to engage our colleagues.
Overview of Role:
To deliver nursing care of the highest possible standards to patients in your care by ensuring that nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care are undertaken competently by all staff.
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the senior manager to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a team of registered and non-registered professionals.
The post holder will be required to deputise in the absence of the senior manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care.
Leading clinical nursing practice within their respective clinical area and Radiology department.
Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Radiology senior manager.
The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Radiology management within the Care group Clinical Governance Framework.
Ensure staff competence for clinical practice procedures, using trust competency framework, including appropriate underpinning knowledge and practical skill.
To support and assist the senior manager to monitor performance and manage the nursing staff in areas of responsibility, ensuring all employment records are locally maintained and current in the absence of the ward manager.
To support and assist the senior manager to ensure that all staff update mandatory training in line with Trust guidelines.
Maintain accurate staff records regarding Annual leave, sickness and absence.
Represent the ward at Trust wide forums and inter agency meetings deputising for the senior manager when required.
Actively take part in and support speciality initiatives and improvement programmes.
Use clinical skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and support to peer group staff, patients and relatives.
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to nursing and non-nursing staff, within Radiology and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
The job description is not to be taken as a completely exhaustive list of duties, and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the Post holder. The Post holder may be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the guide and scope of the post.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Mar 2025