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.
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. Manage 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.
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.recruitment@nhs.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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Albans City Hospital
Waverley Rd
St Albans
AL3 5PN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
360-C-6663 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
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. Manage 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.
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.recruitment@nhs.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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Albans City Hospital
Waverley Rd
St Albans
AL3 5PN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
360-C-6663 #J-18808-Ljbffr
