Consultant in Interventional Radiology

We are looking for a radiologist with a specialist interest in Interventional Radiology to join our friendly team of consultant radiologists including four interventional radiologists.

The post is based at the North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple. The post would be 10 PAs with the potential for additional PAs to be added to the job plan, which would be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The post has arisen due to the previous IR moving abroad who built a flourishing service during his time in post. There is professional support from the IR team in our sister hospital in Exeter where four IRs are based.

The IR service includes provision of a wide range of vascular and non-vascular interventions with the scope for the successful candidate to build upon the service already in place and expand into whatever areas of interest they hold. We have a strong team of nurses and radiographers and are fortunate in maintaining excellent relationships with our clinical colleagues in the referral specialities here in North Devon.

We have excellent facilities with centralisation of our second fluoroscopy suite next to patient recovery planned as part of a wider imaging expansion including the acquisition of two new MRI scanners in the next 2-4 years. Subspecialist IR interests, general and subspecialty radiology reporting can all be included in the job-plan by mutual agreement.

Successful applicants will participate in the cross-site interventional on-call rota, currently at a 1 in 8 frequency. The appointee will not be expected to take part in the general radiology on-call rota.

Work life balance is crucial and you will be joining a department that puts this philosophy front and centre. We are based in Devon in the South West of England; a county renowned for its natural beauty, schools and quality of life.

Applicants must have completed specialist training in clinical radiology and either sub-special 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. 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 for this individual.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr James Allred, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Lead, North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, Devon on or  .

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.

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,…