Role Summary
We are looking for a radiologist with a specialist interest in interventional radiology to join our friendly team of 24 consultant radiologists and 4 interventional radiologists.
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
The post is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford site), the vascular centre for both Royal Devon University Healthcare and the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trusts. Existing IR consultants are also job-planned for theatre sessions in the hybrid endovascular theatre at Torbay Hospital, this opportunity will also be offered to a successful applicant. The post would be 10 PAs with one day per week working from home. There is potential for additional PAs to be added to the job plan, which would be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The interventional service includes provision of a wide range of vascular and non-vascular intervention including peripheral arterial intervention and infra-renal EVAR; microwave ablation of renal, liver and lung tumours; TACE; TIPSS; biliary and colonic stenting; urological intervention including PCNL and prostate artery embolisation; uterine artery embolisation; percutaneous gastrostomy and general CT and US guided non-vascular intervention. We have a strong team of nurses and radiographers and are fortunate in maintaining excellent relationships with our clinical colleagues in the referral specialities at both the Exeter and Torbay sites. Subspecialist IR interests, general and subspecialty radiology reporting can all be included in the job-plan by mutual agreement.
Applicants must have completed specialist training in Clinical Radiology and either subspecial IR training, an IR fellowship or have significant ongoing IR experience in a consultant post or equivalent prior to taking up the appointment. Evidence of this should be provided with the application. Completion of the EBIR would be an advantage.
Working Pattern: Successful applicants will participate in the IR on-call rota. This is currently delivered through a regional network on a patient-travels basis, with a frequency of 1:10. The current on-call arrangements are a regional trial period and may change in future. The appointee will not be expected to take part in the general radiology on-call rota.
Interview Date: 13th March 2025
For further information please contact: Dr Andrew Redfern, Radiology Clinical Lead, 01392 408725 and Dr Richard Guinness IR Lead 07876070392
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.
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.
