Description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Our leading Specialist Radiology Department is looking for enthusiastic and capable Staff Nurses to be a part of our highly specialised team. Barts Health NHS Trust provides the largest trauma service in the UK and interventional radiology is an integral part of that. We use the latest interventional radiology techniques and minimally invasive procedures to provide the safest and most effective patient care. Our department is busy and part of the one of the most comprehensive imaging departments in London and all of our staff work closely together to continually provide a high standard of patient care.
We offer you the opportunity to work within different clinical areas such as Interventional Radiology Theatre, Recovery suite, CT, Ultrasound. The role of the interventional radiology nurse will include scrubbing and circulating during procedures as well as safely sedating patients undergoing interventional procedures. Rotation into the Recovery area will afford opportunities to expand your knowledge in caring for patients post anaesthetics and sedation.

We are looking for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse who have very good communication skills, proactive, is flexible and helpful and would like to become a valued member of our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate the Interventional Radiology Theatre list on a regular basis as well as participating in the on call rota.

Main duties of the job

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis and in the authorised absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and the Senior Staff Nurse for Quality.

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

To have delegated responsibility for the operational and management issues in the authorised absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, and take on the leadership of specific projects as agreed with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

To assist in the provision of expert advice and interventions within radiology (this includes Sedation) that maintains and improves standards of care and promotes a seamless service within a multi-professional framework. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit and professional activities taking into account directorate and corporate objectives and within the clinical governance framework

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Diploma in Nursing
• Evidence of degree level study in health/nursing related studies

Experience

Essential criteria

• Current active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Relevant experience with Interventional Radiology or other similar areas ie. Cardiac cath lab, Theatres.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a leadership role
• Good communication skills.
• Formal teaching to groups of staff

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• ENB 998 or equivalent or experience of teaching the clinical areas.
• Formal leadership and management training

Desirable criteria

• On-going personal / professional development
• Certificates / portfolio of evidence.
• Post grad qualification in the clinical speciality or related speciality.

**Visa Sponsorship Information**

Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.

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If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.

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