Interventional Radiology Nurse

Candino CA; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Colchester seeks a Nurse to join the Interventional Radiology team. This role offers the chance to develop specialised skills, with no prior experience necessary as full training will be provided. Key responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care, acting as a team leader when needed, and working alongside a multidisciplinary group. The position offers 37.5 hours weekly, on-call participation and various benefits including a generous pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Wide range of training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.
• Interest in developing specialised nursing skills.
• Ability to maintain clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of patient care in the radiology setting.
• Act as a team leader in the absence of a senior staff member.
• Assist radiology staff to develop clinical skills.
• Work in various clinical areas including vascular theatre.
• Uphold excellent clinical standards.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Interventional Radiology nursing team at Colchester General Hospital.

About the role

The Interventional Radiology team is a small and friendly multidisciplinary group consisting of nurses, radiographers and consultant radiologists. The core working hours are Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑18:00 and, once trained, you will participate in a 24/7 on‑call rota (1 in 5). When on call, you must be able to reach the hospital within 45 minutes of being called.

The role is for a nurse interested in developing specialised skills such as scrub, conscious sedation and participation in a cross‑site on‑call service. Experience is welcome but not essential, as full on‑the‑job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of patient care in the radiology setting.
• Act as a team leader in the absence of a senior staff member.
• Assist radiology staff to develop and enhance clinical skills and practice.
• Work in a variety of clinical areas, including vascular theatre, alongside multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain good communication and organisational abilities, upholding excellent clinical standards.

Working Hours

• Full time, 37.5 hours per week; minimum 30 hours per week accepted.
• Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00 core hours.
• 24/7 on‑call rota (1 in 5) after training.

What we offer

• Wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Unsocial hours payments where applicable.
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‑rata).
• Access to NHS discounts.
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programme.
• Digital transformation with the EPR supplier Epic.

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. We employ over 12,000 staff and pride ourselves on supporting our team with training, flexible working and a strong commitment to patient care.

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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.