Sister/Charge Nurse -Radiology
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,617.00 to £48,778.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40617.00 - £48778.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, DA2 8DA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9252-25-0281 |
Summary
Specific Responsibilities1. Clinical responsibilities:To take an advanced role in the activities of the Radiology departmentTo carry out duties within a specialised environment as requiredTo assist with patient selection, the organisation of the admission, careand discharge or transfer of patientsTo ensure that all patients are treated with consideration and care that isappropriate to their condition, using clinical judgment as to the optimumtechnique, selection of equipment and other parametersAssists in maintaining custody of controlled drugs by ordering, checkingand administering and ensuring their safe handling and administration.Liaise with other staff to ensure the smooth running of the RadiologyservicesTo comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The IonisingRadiations Regulations 1999, the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures)Regulations 2000 and the departmental protocols for the implementation ofIR(ME)RTo abide by the local rules for radiation protectionTo take part in the provision of an out-of-hours serviceTo be aware of the principles of clinical governance and ensure thatworking practices conform to these principlesMaintain professional standards at all times2. Managerial responsibilities:To deputise for the Sister as required, ensuring that available resourcesare used efficiently and effectivelyParticipate in the development and implementation of protocols andproceduresTake an active part in clinical auditParticipate in all aspects of patient record keeping undertaken within thedepartment, including entering data on the Radiology InformationSystemDemonstrate a planned approach to managing timeConsider other people and available resourcesEnsure that all Health and Safety regulations, Data Protection Act, Trustand Directorate policies are implementedBe aware of and take an active role in ensuring Radiology works towardmeeting the targets and key objectives of the Trust