Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
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 a 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.
Looking after you is important to us.
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'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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