Job Description

We welcome applications for a Senior Nursing Sister in Radiology at the RNOH. You will be based primarily at our Stanmore site but you will also be expected to attend Bolsover Street once a week.



You role will to lead on the day to day running of nursing care within the imaging department and to have overall responsibility of the Health Care Assistants within the department. You will also be expected to be responsible for the assessment of individual care needs especially the anti-coagulation screening for patients referred to imaging for procedures.



Give relevant age-appropriate advice, guidance and support during the care of all adult and paediatric patients and their families that attend the Imaging Department.



Assist Consultant Radiologists and when necessary, advise junior doctors with any process or procedure necessary for the examination of patients including interventional investigations. The assistance and advice will involve having specialist knowledge of equipment required; organisation of the date and time for the procedure; ensuring all necessary pre-procedure tests have been carried out and are satisfactory or any abnormality rectified; 'scrub-up' and using specialised skills assist the radiologist throughout the procedure.



Participate and teaches as appropriate and g ive formal lectures/ training sessions as required.



Facilitate the development of newly qualified staff nurses and Health Care Assistants.



Teach and supervise staff within the Imaging Department.



Expert in the clinical/specialised skills required (which will include manipulation of fine guidewires and catheters, cannulation, IV administration, urinary catheterisation) and teach, inform and coach others.



Provide specialised nursing care to patients in preparation for, during and while recovering from interventional procedures.



At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

Scored above the national average for the People Promises:

"We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.

Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.

Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."



At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. ?



Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:



24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.

A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.

Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare



At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.



Please see detailed job description and Person Specification for main duties and responsibilities.



Please email and speak to the Nursing Sister Sarvenaz Fotoohi for any specific questions related to the Job role and responsibilities. sarvenaz.fotoohi@nhs.net