Consultant in Interventional Radiology

Overview

Consultant in Interventional Radiology at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a radiologist with a specialist interest in Interventional Radiology to join our team of consultant radiologists, including four interventional radiologists. The closing date is 09 February 2026.

The post is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford site), the vascular centre for Royal Devon University Healthcare and the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trusts. The IR service includes a wide range of vascular and non-vascular intervention options.

The post would be 10 programmed activities (PAs) with one day per week working from home. There is potential for additional PAs to be added to the job plan, to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Existing IR Consultants are job-planned for theatre sessions in the hybrid endovascular theatre at Torbay Hospital; this opportunity will be offered to a successful applicant.

Specialist procedures include peripheral arterial intervention and infra-renal EVAR; microwave ablation of renal, liver and lung tumours; cryoablation; TACE; TIPSS; biliary and colonic stenting; urological intervention including PCNL and prostate artery embolisation; uterine artery embolisation; and percutaneous drainage where applicable.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. You will be joining an exceptional team to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

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 cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, serving more than 615,000 people, with specialist services reaching the whole peninsula, including 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). We provide integrated health and social care services across multiple settings including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics and people’s 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 and strong links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation to provide world-class care to our communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon; you’ll play a part in shaping our services as we continue on our integration journey.

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

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Andrew Redfern, Radiology Clinical Lead  and Dr Richard Guinness / Dr Frances Colgan, joint IR clinical leads ( / )

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
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We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This may include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or study days to CPD or rotate placements to help you hone your skills.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance…