Consultant Radiologist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Radiology to join our Radiology Department at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in Exeter. You will work as part of a friendly, ambitious team with opportunities for specialist interests, MDT involvement, teaching and research; the department is ISAS/QSI accredited and hosts registrars.

Working pattern is 10 PAs with on-call coverage (1 in 16) and a commitment to innovation, digital development and

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion at the date of interview.
• Provide contact details for a minimum of 3 referees covering the last 3 years; at least one referee should be your Medical Director.
• NHS GMC revalidation requirements; provide appropriate contact details of your current Trust’s Responsible Officer.
• Working pattern: 10 PAs.

Responsibilities

• Join the Radiology Department for its Eastern services at Exeter; all specialist interests considered.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to teaching and research where applicable.
• Support on-call for general radiology (currently 1 in 16).

Job description

The Royal Devon is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Radiology to our services based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

With the development of the Community Diagnostics Centre and a range of one-stop clinics, alongside an increase in demand across Medical Imaging services, we are looking to appoint Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly, successful and ambitious team.

Specialist interests are strongly encouraged. Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings is expected and the successful applicants will be part of the registrar supported on-call for general radiology (currently 1 in 16).

We are based in the South West of England, in a county renowned for its natural beauty, schools, infrastructure and quality of life. Exeter is a vibrant and welcoming Cathedral city. It has a highly rated University, excellent schools and an abundance of family amenities. The city is situated in the middle of the South West Region with easy access to Dartmoor and Exmoor, the surrounding countryside and the coast of Devon and Cornwall, promoting a lively outdoor lifestyle. The city is well served by rail, road and air links.

There are strong links with the Exeter University Medical School affording exciting opportunities to participate in both undergraduate teaching and research. The Radiology Department is ISAS/QSI accredited and is a training department hosting up to eighteen radiology registrars from the Peninsula Radiology Academy.

Applicants must be registered medical practitioners and either be on the Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of completion of specialist training at the date of interview; you should provide evidence of this with your application. When applying please include the contact details of a minimum of 3 referees which should cover the last 3 years of employment; if you are a Consultant one referee should be your current or most recent Medical Director, if you are a Locum Consultant one referee should be your Clinical Director. Additionally, the Trust will need to contact your current Trust’s Responsible Officer in accordance with GMC Revalidation requirements so please also provide appropriate contact details of this individual.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant to join the department of Radiology for its Eastern services, based at Exeter. All specialist interests will be considered.

Our Radiology Department is friendly, successful and ambitious. The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.

Working Pattern: 10 PAs

Interview Date: TBC

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 TrustandNorthern 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 paid annual leave (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 supports you 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.