Consultant Interventional Radiologist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day per week remote working

Flexible working schemes

NHS pension and career development

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Interventional Radiologist to join our established IR service at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The role includes collaboration with IR and Diagnostic Radiology teams, with opportunities for subspecialist interests and teaching.

The post is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) with sessions in a Hybrid endovascular theatre.

Qualifications

• Completed specialist training in Clinical Radiology.
• Subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology, IR fellowship, or substantial IR experience at consultant level.
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience in your application.
• EBIR qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Contribute to teaching, training and service development across Exeter and Torbay sites.
• Participate in Interventional Radiology on-call rota, with no general radiology on-call duties.

Skills

Clinical Radiology

Interventional Radiology

EBIR desirable

Education

Specialist training in Radiology

Job description

We're looking for a Consultant Interventional Radiologist to join our highly regarded team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Working alongside experienced Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology colleagues, you'll play a key role in a growing IR service.

Alongside a varied clinical practice there are opportunities to develop subspecialist interests, contribute to teaching and training and support service development. Dedicated hybrid theatre sessions and one day per week remote working form part of the role.

Whether you're applying for your first consultant post or seeking your next professional challenge, you'll find a welcoming team committed to helping you thrive professionally while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in Devon.

Please see our Consultant Information Pack for further details about the Royal Devon, our Radiology Department, our teams and life in Devon.

The post is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), the vascular centre for both Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

You'll be part of an established team of consultant radiologists including four Interventional Radiologists, responsible for delivering a broad range of vascular and non-vascular procedures. The successful candidate will have opportunities to further develop existing services and pursue areas of specialist interest alongside general or subspecialist radiology reporting, according to their skills and experience.

The current IR consultants are job‑planned for sessions at the Hybrid endovascular theatre in Torbay, and this opportunity will also be extended to any successful candidate.

We actively support service development, innovation, teaching, training and research, offering opportunities to contribute according to your interests and career aspirations.

Our Interventional Radiology Service

Our Interventional Radiology service is supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of nurses, radiographers and administrative staff, with strong links across a wide range of referring specialties.

With access to two hybrid operating theatres, we provide a comprehensive portfolio of vascular and non‑vascular interventions, including:

• Peripheral arterial intervention and infra‑renal EVAR
• Microwave ablation of renal, liver and lung tumours
• Cryoablation
• Vascular access including for a large haemodialysis population
• TIPSS
• Percutaneous and rendezvous biliary intervention
• Luminal GI stenting
• Urological interventions, including PCNL and prostate artery embolisation
• Uterine artery embolization
• Venous embolization and stenting
• CT and ultrasound‑guided non‑vascular interventions

Set in the beautiful South West of England, Devon offers an outstanding quality of life. From the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks to miles of stunning coastline, the region is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, vibrant communities and a healthy work‑life balance.

With excellent schools, low crime rates and a thriving university city in Exeter, Devon is a fantastic place to build both your career and your home.

If you're looking for a rewarding consultant role within an ambitious, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

More detail about the role

We're looking for a consultant who enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to a cross-site Interventional Radiology service across Exeter and Torbay. You will have:

• Completed specialist training in Clinical Radiology
• Subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology, completed an IR fellowship, or substantial ongoing Interventional Radiology experience at consultant level (or equivalent)
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience within your application

The European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates working towards EBIR are encouraged to apply.

Working Pattern: The post comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), including one day per week working from home. Additional PAs may be available to successful candidates subject to mutual agreement.

Successful applicants will participate in the Interventional Radiology on-Call rota, currently 1 in 8. The post holder will not be expected to participate in the general radiology on‑call rota.

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Dr Andrew Redfern, Radiology Clinical Lead (01392 408725) and Dr Frances Colgan, IR Clinical [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 32 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.