Role Summary
To provide general radiology to the Royal Devon & Exeter hospital, and to participate in the general radiology on call rota.
The Royal Devon and Exeter hospital (RD&E) provides acute and community services across Exeter and East Devon serving a population of more than 450,000 people. In our latest CQC full inspection of our services, the RD&E received an overall rating of “good”. We were rated as “outstanding” for our emergency and critical care services, and for caring trust-wide. There are strong links with the Exeter University Medical School affording exciting opportunities to participate in both undergraduate teaching and research. The Trust has a strong track record of providing excellent patient care, financial delivery and staff satisfaction in the region and has recently implemented a comprehensive Electronic Patient Record (EPR). The Radiology Department is ISAS/QSI accredited and is a training department hosting up to 9 radiology registrars from the Peninsula Radiology Academy.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are seeking a new Consultant in Medical Imaging. We are looking for a radiologist to join our friendly team of 24 consultant radiologists, comprising 16 general, 4 musculoskeletal and 3 interventional radiologists. We currently have the following vacancy:
- Consultant in cross-sectional radiology (specialist interest encouraged)
This post is due to the development of the new Devon Diagnostics Hub alongside an increase across Medical Imaging services in support of our local population. We welcome interested candidates to contact us to find out more about these exciting developments.
To apply, applicants must submit a completed application form which can be submitted online on NHS Jobs: jobs.nhs.uk
The successful applicants will provide a full range of general radiology including CT, MRI, plain film and ultrasound. Fluoroscopy and non-vascular intervention sessions. Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings is also expected. Postholders will be part of the registrar supported on-call for general radiology (currently 1 in 11.5)/or the IR on call service as appropriate to roll.
The Trust provides acute and community services across Exeter and East Devon serving a population of more than 450,000 people. In our latest CQC full inspection of our services, the RD&E received an overall rating of “good”. We were rated as “outstanding” for our emergency and critical care services, and for caring trust-wide. There are strong links with the Exeter University Medical School affording exciting opportunities to participate in both undergraduate teaching and research. The Trust has a strong track record of providing excellent patient care, financial delivery and staff satisfaction in the region and has recently implemented a comprehensive Electronic Patient Record (EPR). The Radiology Department is ISAS/QSI accredited and is a training department hosting up to 9 radiology registrars from the Peninsula Radiology Academy.
Exeter is a vibrant and welcoming Cathedral city. It has a highly rated University, excellent schools and an abundance of family amenities. It 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.
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.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Andrew Redfern, Radiology Clinical Director, 01392 408725.
Working Pattern: Full time - 10 PAs
Interview Date: 9th March 2023
For further information please contact Dr Andrew Redfern, Radiology Clinical Director, 01392 408725.
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.
Benefits
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 27 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 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.
