Job summary 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. About us 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. Job description Job 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on NMC Register Diploma in Nursing Evidence of degree level study in health/nursing related studies Experience Essential Current active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Relevant experience with Interventional Radiology or other similar areas ie. Cardiac cath lab, Theatres. Desirable Experience in a leadership role Good communication skills. Formal teaching to groups of staff Knowledge Essential ENB 998 or equivalent or experience of teaching the clinical areas. Formal leadership and management training Desirable On-going personal / professional development Certificates / portfolio of evidence. Post grad qualification in the clinical speciality or related speciality. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on NMC Register Diploma in Nursing Evidence of degree level study in health/nursing related studies Experience Essential Current active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Relevant experience with Interventional Radiology or other similar areas ie. Cardiac cath lab, Theatres. Desirable Experience in a leadership role Good communication skills. Formal teaching to groups of staff Knowledge Essential ENB 998 or equivalent or experience of teaching the clinical areas. Formal leadership and management training Desirable On-going personal / professional development Certificates / portfolio of evidence. Post grad qualification in the clinical speciality or related speciality. 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR United Kingdom Employer's website