Main area Radiology Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Predominantly Monday to Friday between 8am-6pm but with expectation to cover weekends, bank holidays and on call as required for service provision.) Job ref 344-5072DCB
Site QEQM and K&C Town Margate and Canterbury Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
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 Trust's three acute hospital sites. We work closely with multiple specialities, GPs, consultants and other hospital departments.
Main duties of the job
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 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc Degree in Nursing or equivalent
* Leadership and management training
Experience
* 3 Years’ experience at Band 5 or above in an acute hospital setting.
* Clinical assessment skills communication and influencing skills
* Previous NHS Experience
* Previous experience of Radiology Nursing
* Intermediate Life Support provider
Knowledge
* Clinical governance, audit and research
* Knowledge and involvement in quality Improvement projects
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.
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