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Senior Staff Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,939 - £50,697 per annum Incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2025 |
| Location: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6954045/289-CSS-1741 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Mar 2025