Senior Staff Nurse Interventional Radiology
Location: The Wellington Hospital, London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, service covered between 8am-8pm plus on call service
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits
The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is currently recruiting a Senior Staff Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team. The Senior Radiology Nurse will be accountable for clinical practice, the delivery of quality clinical care, and a customer-focused driven service with the Radiology team. The post holder will also support the Radiologist and Radiographers in the management of the clinical areas, including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Support the team during interventional radiology cases in x-ray, CT, and ultrasound.
* Assist in the provision of expert advice and interventions within radiology that maintains and improves standards of care and promotes a seamless service within a multi-professional framework.
* Demonstrate skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate.
* Support the Radiology department by providing a high standard of care for both in-patients and out-patients.
* Contribute to the principles of clinical governance, ensuring that quality standards are set and monitored. Ensure that clinical risk management and clinical audit are integral parts of the service.
* Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within Interventional Radiology and Imaging.
* Assume leadership duties during the absence of the designated lead nurse; lead and supervise nursing staff to ensure effective patient care.
What you will bring
* Evidence in health/nursing-related studies with ongoing personal and professional development.
* Registered Nurse with radiology knowledge and experience.
* Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team.
* Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements.
* Ability to lead and implement new ways of working.
* Strong organisational skills working across many modalities.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. As a Senior Staff Nurse in Interventional Radiology, you’ll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave.
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Group Life Assurance from day one.
* Critical illness cover.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion, and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues, we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
About Us
Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK, and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients.
HCA Healthcare: Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow
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