Radiology Sister / Charge Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7321078/234-24-CS3177-B |
Summary
A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the radiology nursing team, as part of an Imaging department which holds the Quality Standards for Imaging accreditation.
Radiology has recently expanded across all modalities, with the opening of the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre this year. This new centre will provide diagnostic imaging to approximately 450 people a day, when fully open. In the autumn of 2020, we also opened the new Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR). Radiology Nursing also includes our nurse led Vascular Access Team, who are looking to expand to provide more services this year.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to both lead and be part of a team of specialist nurses and allied health professionals embarking on an exciting future in an amazing specialty. Utilising a multi-disciplinary team, the current NCIR houses Siemens equipment performing a range of elective and Inpatient procedures.
We have two high end Pheno systems in 2 of the 4 theatres all supported by a dedicated 16 bed recovery space. A wide range of Vascular and Non-vascular interventional procedures are currently performed at the NNUH and the ambition is to expand these services to be at the cutting edge of IR developments.
As post holder you will be expected to be dynamic and engaged. A shared enthusiasm and ambition to assist in making the NNUH stand at the forefront of Radiology nursing, while ensuring that high professional standards are maintained at all times is essential.
There will be a need to work clinically as part of this role, this element can be informally discussed before application.
The post involves managing and supporting the Interventional Radiology nursing team which includes operating department practitioners and paramedics, as well as the wider radiology nursing team, while working alongside a dedicated radiographic team also. You will work closely with the, Imaging Matron, NCIR service lead radiographer and other Imaging modality leads, considering the 4 pillars of the Imaging department - Workforce, Governance, Performance and Finance.
Utilising a multi-disciplinary team, the current NCIR houses Siemens equipment performing a range of elective and Inpatient procedures. We have two high end Pheno systems in 2 of the 4 theatres all supported by a dedicated 16 bed recovery space. A wide range of Vascular and Non-vascular interventional procedures are currently performed at the NNUH and the ambition is to expand these services to be at the cutting edge of IR developments.
Part time: 30 hrs per week
Interview date: 29th July 2025
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
1)Lead and work as part of the department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.
2) The post holder will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans. As part of this role there is opportunity to attend and deliver continuing professional development.
3) To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. 7 day working with evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts including on call. The on-call commitment requires the member of staff to be within 30 minutes of the NNUH
To undertake patient reviews and provide senior clinical advice, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate care based on their clinical need
To assess patients against expected clinical progression, recognising variation, and commencing additional treatment and care as required.
To request and use the results of specialist investigations to assist the formulation of diagnosis and patient management plans.
To complete full patient assessments including prescribing medication and completing accurate documentation.
To evaluate effectiveness of medication and adjust as per non-medical prescribing guidelines.
To be aware of the boundaries of own extended practice and to manage any associated clinical risk effectively.
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
To maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all interventions, care and advice given, updating the Patient Administration System (PAS) in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures on real time data collection and confidentiality.
To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
Have overall responsibility for Nursing areas within IRU/MRI/CT/Ultrasound.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Jul 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join the radiology nursing team, as part of an Imaging department which holds the Quality Standards for Imaging accreditation.
Radiology has recently expanded across all modalities, with the opening of the new Clinical Diagnostic Centre this year. This new centre will provide diagnostic imaging to approximately 450 people a day, when fully open. In the autumn of 2020, we also opened the new Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR). Radiology Nursing also includes our nurse led Vascular Access Team, who are looking to expand to provide more services this year.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to both lead and be part of a team of specialist nurses and allied health professionals embarking on an exciting future in an amazing specialty. Utilising a multi-disciplinary team, the current NCIR houses Siemens equipment performing a range of elective and Inpatient procedures.
We have two high end Pheno systems in 2 of the 4 theatres all supported by a dedicated 16 bed recovery space. A wide range of Vascular and Non-vascular interventional procedures are currently performed at the NNUH and the ambition is to expand these services to be at the cutting edge of IR developments.
As post holder you will be expected to be dynamic and engaged. A shared enthusiasm and ambition to assist in making the NNUH stand at the forefront of Radiology nursing, while ensuring that high professional standards are maintained at all times is essential.
There will be a need to work clinically as part of this role, this element can be informally discussed before application.
The post involves managing and supporting the Interventional Radiology nursing team which includes operating department practitioners and paramedics, as well as the wider radiology nursing team, while working alongside a dedicated radiographic team also. You will work closely with the, Imaging Matron, NCIR service lead radiographer and other Imaging modality leads, considering the 4 pillars of the Imaging department - Workforce, Governance, Performance and Finance.
Utilising a multi-disciplinary team, the current NCIR houses Siemens equipment performing a range of elective and Inpatient procedures. We have two high end Pheno systems in 2 of the 4 theatres all supported by a dedicated 16 bed recovery space. A wide range of Vascular and Non-vascular interventional procedures are currently performed at the NNUH and the ambition is to expand these services to be at the cutting edge of IR developments.
Part time: 30 hrs per week
Interview date: 29th July 2025
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
1)Lead and work as part of the department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.
2) The post holder will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans. As part of this role there is opportunity to attend and deliver continuing professional development.
3) To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. 7 day working with evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts including on call. The on-call commitment requires the member of staff to be within 30 minutes of the NNUH
To undertake patient reviews and provide senior clinical advice, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate care based on their clinical need
To assess patients against expected clinical progression, recognising variation, and commencing additional treatment and care as required.
To request and use the results of specialist investigations to assist the formulation of diagnosis and patient management plans.
To complete full patient assessments including prescribing medication and completing accurate documentation.
To evaluate effectiveness of medication and adjust as per non-medical prescribing guidelines.
To be aware of the boundaries of own extended practice and to manage any associated clinical risk effectively.
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
To maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all interventions, care and advice given, updating the Patient Administration System (PAS) in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures on real time data collection and confidentiality.
To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
Have overall responsibility for Nursing areas within IRU/MRI/CT/Ultrasound.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Jul 2025