Job summary
- Main area
- Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 289-CSS-1741
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Middlesex University Hospital
- Town
- Isleworth
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 per annum Incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to come and work in our Imaging department.
The Imaging Service and departments exist to provide support to the clinicians in charge of the medical care and treatment of patients attending the Trust. It aims to do this speedily and to provide interpretation and advice on results. The department supports the teaching functions of the Trust and its commitment to the research and development of new modalities. The Imaging department work within a high quality management system and have recently been awarded UKAS QSI Accreditation.
This band 6 Senior Staff Nurse role is for those not simply interested in the routine, day-to-day nursing positions which may be offered elsewhere. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust believes that our people will get out what they put in, and that requires our active support to develop our people, so we make it a top priority that our nurses always feel valued and part of something bigger.
If you are looking for a job where you are professionally developed, working at the forefront of interventional radiology and can go home every single day and be incredibly proud that you are delivering a service of the highest possible standards, then don't miss out on your opportunity to be part of something great.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Staff Nurse will support and lead nursing care within the imaging department, ensuring safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing all imaging and interventional procedures. This role includes direct patient care and supporting a multidisciplinary team within the department. The senior nurse will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and efficient operation of imaging services, working closely with the Lead Nurse to implement best practices.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust professional appearance policy and infection control policy.
- Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner fitting with the responsibility this brings to maintain the public confidence.
- Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of every person, including patients and families that they come into contact within the course of their duties.
- Uphold the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client group and respect equality at all times.
- Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure that patients’ needs are met.
- Use social media as per Trust policy and procedure.
- Read and follow the Skills for Health Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and maintain the confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- As part of your employment with the Trust, you are bound by the policies and procedures within the organisation and the wider NHS.
Core Skills
1. Clinical Care and Patient Safety
Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients before, during, and after imaging procedures, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and interventional radiology.
- Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor patients for potential complications, including adverse reactions to contrast media and sedation, responding swiftly and appropriately to emergencies.
- Administer medications as required, including sedation, under protocol and ensure accurate documentation.
- Ensure infection control practices and protocols are strictly followed within the department.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Evidence of ongoing, continuing professional development within pediatric care linked to demonstrable clinical competences
- Recognised teaching qualification eg ENB998
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification in relevant speciality
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven clinical experience in relevant area
- Experience with acutely ill patients
- Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Recent experience caring for children with elevated dependency needs
Desirable criteria
- General management skills
- Recent experience looking after Young People with mental health conditions
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of child development
- Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
- Awareness of current professional issues within children and young people’s nursing
- Awareness of child protection issues and pathways
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to communicate with children of all ages and their parents
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability and interest in supporting junior colleagues / students
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
- Awareness of NHS reforms and professional issues relating to specialty
- Specialist knowledge in area of specialty
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of health and safety issues relating to children
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zi
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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