Consultant in Interventional Radiology in Barnstaple

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.

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.

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.