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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Interventional Radiology Nurse

The closing date is 13 March 2026

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Job summary

You will be a key member of the Interventional Radiology team, using your existing clinical skills to support patients undergoing a wide range of interventional procedures. As part of your development, you will be trained to scrub, circulate and take on the role of patient nurse within our Interventional Radiology Theatre/Suite. You will also rotate into the day case recovery unit, providing high-quality care to patients both before and after their procedures.

Working in this dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will draw on your strong communication, time-management and problem-solving abilities to help ensure safe, smooth and efficient patient care. Your adaptability and commitment to excellence will play an important role in the success of the service and the experience of every patient you support.

Main duties of the job

You will complete all required training and competency assessments to confidently scrub for the full range of interventional radiology procedures, as well as undertake the roles of circulator and patient nurse within the IR theatre. You will also act as the recovery nurse, admitting patients before their procedure and caring for them in the day-case recovery room afterwards, ensuring they remain safe and well until discharge.

Flexibility is essential, as you will work in line with the evolving needs of the service, including participation in out-of-hours work and the on-call rota. Once fully trained, you will take on additional supervisory responsibilities, supporting the running of the department through activities such as audits and appraisals for junior staff.

As your expertise grows, you will develop advanced clinical skills in Interventional Radiology and engage in relevant postgraduate learning to support both your professional development and the continued enhancement of the service. You will maintain competence in preparing and using the complex equipment required for Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Procedures, and once appropriately trained, you will also contribute to evaluating new equipment and assisting with procurement decisions.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Starting as a Band 5 and promoted to Band 6 when fully trained.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0062

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years post graduate nursing experience in an acute ward

Desirable

  • Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab or Endoscopy experience
  • ITU, ED, Cardiology or acute medical or surgical ward experience
  • Scrub Nurse experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Nursing Diploma in Higher Education or Degree

Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate study
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years post graduate nursing experience in an acute ward

Desirable

  • Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab or Endoscopy experience
  • ITU, ED, Cardiology or acute medical or surgical ward experience
  • Scrub Nurse experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Nursing Diploma in Higher Education or Degree

Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate study

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Jade Matthews

jade.matthews5@nhs.net

03004437441

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Starting as a Band 5 and promoted to Band 6 when fully trained.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-0062

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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