Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (full time)
- Job ref
- 279-7691695-MAR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex Country
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Nurse - Radiology
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Lead Nurse for Interventional Radiology (IR), including Neuro Interventional Radiology, provides senior clinical, professional and operational leadership across all IR services at RSCH. The role oversees highly specialised, high-risk procedural services including vascular, non-vascular, oncology, emergency IR and neurovascular interventions such as stroke thrombectomy and aneurysm coiling.
The post holder is accountable for ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care, leading a specialist workforce in a complex, technology-driven environment. They work collaboratively with radiology, anaesthetics, neurology, stroke, vascular surgery and wider multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient pathways, service performance and clinical outcomes.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
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Provide visible, compassionate senior nursing leadership across all IR and Neuro IR clinical areas
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Act as the professional nursing lead for Interventional Radiology services
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Maintain clinical credibility through direct involvement in complex and high-risk procedures
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Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based nursing practice in line with national IR standards
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Lead IR governance, patient safety, audit, incident investigation and regulatory compliance
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Oversee operational delivery including patient flow, scheduling, escalation and capacity management
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Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, education and professional development
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Manage resources, procurement and budgets for specialist IR equipment and consumables
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Promote patient-centred care, positive patient experience and reduction of health inequalities
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Contribute to service improvement, transformation and future pathway development
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Deputise for senior directorate leadership as required
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Professional Standards
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Uphold Trust values and nursing standards across all IR services
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Ensure safe practice in sedation, asepsis, radiation protection and emergency response
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Embed the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy within IR nursing teams
Governance, Quality & Patient Safety
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Lead IR governance frameworks, audits and compliance with IR(ME)R and CQC standards
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Investigate incidents and implement learning to improve safety and outcomes
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Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met for children and adults
Operational & Performance Management
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Provide senior oversight of daily IR operations, admissions and recovery areas
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Manage IR patient tracking lists (PTL) and support delivery of RTT, cancer, stroke and emergency targets
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Escalate and manage operational risks impacting patient safety or flow
Workforce & People Management
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Line manage senior IR nurses and support effective rostering and workforce planning
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Lead recruitment, appraisal, performance management, sickness and wellbeing initiatives
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Develop succession planning and future workforce roles
Education, Research & Development
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Lead development of specialist IR competency frameworks and training programmes
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Promote a learning culture, clinical supervision and CPD
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Support nursing research, clinical trials and evidence-based innovation
Resources, Finance & Digital Development
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Oversee procurement and use of high-cost IR equipment and consumables
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Monitor budgets and contribute to cost improvement programmes
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Promote digital maturity including electronic documentation and imaging systems
Person specification
Leadership
Essential criteria
- Significant Experience
Desirable criteria
- Post Grad Leadership
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Post registration qualification
- Master’s level qualification or equivalent professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master’s level.
- Certificate in Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
- Mentorship
- Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent)
- Evidence of excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Extensive experience at ward manager level or equivalent managerial role
- Evidence of ability to motivate and develop all teams of nursing staff across the division.
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Proven track record of being able to delegate and prioritise.
- Evidence of excellent appraisal skills
- Evidence of excellent understanding of Trust policies and procedures and ability to translate these into action.
- Evidence of excellent understanding of Trust Personnel policies and Procedures. Experience in their use is essential.
- Evidence of excellent understanding of UHSussex Trust Nursing Strategy and ability to disseminate to all grades of staff.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing professional development at master’s level or equivalent Specialist IR or Neuro IR training.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Roche
- Job title
- Associate Director Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
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