Role Summary
Looking to take part in research and innovation, service development or teaching within a Trust that prides itself on patient care, learning and career progression? The Royal Devon is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Radiology, with a special interest in Interventional Radiology, to our services based at the Royal Devon.
The Royal Devon is the Vascular Centre for both Exeter and the South Devon (Torbay) Trusts. Our Interventional service includes provision of vascular and non-vascular intervention including EVAR, microwave ablation of renal, liver and lung tumours, TACE, TIPSS, biliary and colonic stenting, a range of urological and hepato-biliary intervention, gastrostomy and general CT and US guided non-vascular intervention. Recent, high quality, refurbishment of our Interventional Radiology suite has taken place, with improvements in technology allowing for better image quality during complex cases and a larger space creating a nicer environment for staff and patients
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are looking for an experienced Radiologist with specialist interest in Interventional Radiology to join our friendly, successful and ambitious team. Depending on the candidate, sub-speciality interests can be accommodated.
The job plan is 10 PAs with one day per week based within Torbay Interventional Radiology. Cross-site working in our North Devon site, to provide cover for periods of leave, will also be required by the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will participate in the cross-site Interventional on-call rota (1 in 10), covering Exeter, Taunton, Torbay, Yeovil and North Devon shared with the IR Radiology team in Taunton and North Devon. The appointee will not be expected to take part in the general radiology on-call rota.
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 9 radiology registrars from the Peninsula Radiology Academy.
Applicants must have completed specialist training in Clinical Radiology and either a 6th year in IR or an IR fellowship or significant ongoing IR experience in a consultant post or equivalent prior to taking up the appointment; 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.
Working Pattern: 10 pas
Interview Date: 23rd September 2024
For further information please contact: Dr Andrew Redfern, Radiology Clinical Director, 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.
