Job summary 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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 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-imaging 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. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/ We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.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. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-C-6663-A Job locations St Albans City Hospital Waverley Rd St Albans AL3 5PN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Qualified Nurse. Registration with professional body (NMC). Post registration experience and qualification in relevant area. Knowledge: Essential Knowledge of teaching approaches. Knowledge of nursing in imaging settings. Experience: Essential Significant post registration experience as imaging nurse. Experience of working at a Band 6 level. Extensive experience in acute setting. Experience in relevant specialist areas such as imaging. Desirable Audit experience. Policy development. Experience of taking charge of department and managing patient flow. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Qualified Nurse. Registration with professional body (NMC). Post registration experience and qualification in relevant area. Knowledge: Essential Knowledge of teaching approaches. Knowledge of nursing in imaging settings. Experience: Essential Significant post registration experience as imaging nurse. Experience of working at a Band 6 level. Extensive experience in acute setting. Experience in relevant specialist areas such as imaging. Desirable Audit experience. Policy development. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Albans City Hospital Waverley Rd St Albans AL3 5PN Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)