Interventional Radiologist

Job Summary

The closing date is 15 January 2026. Apply for this job. Job summary.

Step into a role that offers the opportunity to work in an expanding, modern service with state‑of‑the‑art technology as well as the flexibility you value. We're looking for an Interventional Radiologist who's excited for professional development, thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to help shape an extraordinary service.

As a Trust we have worked hard to expand and modernise the service. We've got a newly refurbished 45m suite with Siemens Artis-Q, Dyna CT, Cydar AI, IVUS, lithotripsy as well as a 5‑bed radiology day unit of which over 70% of vascular interventions are now done as day cases with the team regularly hitting their 5‑day C‑quin targets. We also have exciting plans looking ahead!

In 2026 we are opening our brand new 79m hybrid IR theatre as part of our new surgical and critical care wing.

The Radiology Department delivers a comprehensive imaging and interventional service, supporting the needs of a busy District General Hospital. We understand that maintaining wellbeing and a healthy work‑life balance is essential in a busy clinical environment, which is why we offer flexibility within job plans and working arrangements—including the option of a hybrid role. Home PACS access is available for colleagues who wish to work remotely for part of the week, providing the comfort and convenience of reporting from home.

AAC interview date: 27 Feb 2026 or 20 Mar 2026.

Taunton is a British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) exemplar site. Approximately 18.5k IR procedures were performed across the trust in 2023/2024.

You will be supported in the development of new services and encouraged with specific areas of interest. As part of the team, you'll take part in the non‑resident 1:6 interventional on‑call rota based at the Musgrove Park site. You'll be well supported by a fantastic team of experienced Interventional Nurses and Radiographers who help ensure smooth and efficient care during on‑call shifts.

Importantly, there is no diagnostic on‑call requirement.

You'll also be involved in a variety of rewarding work, including image‑guided biopsy and drainage lists, supporting general vascular and aortic aneurysm MDTs, running an IR clinic, and reporting on regional vascular imaging. There's also a small contribution to general reporting to help support the wider team.

In this role, you'll play a key part in the Somerset and North Devon vascular network, supporting a population of over 800,000 across North Devon, Yeovil, Taunton and Somerset. Emergency vascular procedures, aneurysm work and imaging are centralised at the Taunton site which also handles elective referrals from Yeovil and provides a spoke service to North Devon for day‑case angioplasties. You'll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, including a broad mix of non‑vascular IR referrals from across the region.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away—and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all—the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life,…