Job summary Staff Nurse - Band 5 37.5 hours per week Permanent We are looking for enthusiastic hand highly motivated Radiology Staff Nurse to join the Nursing Team within the Radiology Department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a bright intelligent committed nurse, to assist in the running of our Nursing Services full time. The role of Staff Nurse will be to be a clinical nurse working with and in our Radiology nursing team to ensure the patients have good and timely care. The area is busy with a variety of interventions on a daily basis.We have a number of procedures which we assist the doctors within our rooms. The focus of this role is to work clinically with the team and to ensure the day to day running of the workload is done well, and the patients attending are admitted cared for and discharged in a supportive environment. You will work across CT, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and Breast Imaging and the nature of your work will be varied. You will also have an advocate/chaperone role on behalf of both the patient and staff during intimate or invasive procedures. Candidates should have a flexible approach to changing patterns of work. Applicants should have good keyboard skills and preferably experience in using basic computer packages, including hospital systems Main duties of the job Deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. Assist Radiologists, Sonographers and radiographers in a wide range of interventions across Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, CT and Breast. Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding. Contribute to a culture where all staff feel safe to raise their concerns. Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy. Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan. Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback. Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment. Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 245-NAM5RAD-12-24 Job locations Tameside and Glossop integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Fountain Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualfications Essential NMC registration Degree or equivalent nursing qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience as a Radiology Nurse/ working within a Radiology environment Prior experience in preparation of patients and equipment for sterile, interventional procedures. Desirable Experience in provision of mentorship for other staff groups Experience in the supervision of less experienced Nurses, AP's, NA's and HCA's Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to this role Skills and abilities Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills Ability to Lead and work as part of a team Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care Must be able to work under pressure and be responsive to service demand Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others Flexible approach to working practice Demonstrate good IT skills To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patient Desirable Use of hospital IT systems Previously worked within a radiology department. Person Specification Qualfications Essential NMC registration Degree or equivalent nursing qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience as a Radiology Nurse/ working within a Radiology environment Prior experience in preparation of patients and equipment for sterile, interventional procedures. Desirable Experience in provision of mentorship for other staff groups Experience in the supervision of less experienced Nurses, AP's, NA's and HCA's Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to this role Skills and abilities Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills Ability to Lead and work as part of a team Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care Must be able to work under pressure and be responsive to service demand Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others Flexible approach to working practice Demonstrate good IT skills To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patient Desirable Use of hospital IT systems Previously worked within a radiology department. 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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside and Glossop integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Fountain Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)