We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Interventional Radiology on a fixed term contract for 6-12 months.
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.
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 2025 we are opening our brand new 79m hybrid IR theatre as part of our new surgical and critical care wing.
Specialist registration with the GMC is essential for this locum consultant role, under local organisational arrangements. Where you do not hold GMC specialist registration, and you are not pending a CCT /ARCP/CESR outcome to obtain it, the role will be converted to the Specialist contract, pay and national terms & conditions set by NHS Employers. Please continue to apply.
Main duties of the job
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 interventional on-call rota based at the Musgrove Park site. The on call frequency will be discussed at time of interview/offer.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 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.
About us
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
Additionally, you\'ll gain 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, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilities
Somerset\'s demographic profile is notably older than the national average, with 24% of residents aged over 65, compared to the England and Wales average of 19%.This aging population influences the trust\'s healthcare services, necessitating a focus on age-related health issues. The trust provides services across a very large, predominantly rural area.
"Taunton is a busy, high volume IR centre, particularly for vascular IR. This is impressive given the size of the department. Vascular IR service includes infra-renal EVAR and its complications, with good data from the site on the National Vascular Registry (NVR)".
"Team ethos and dynamics at both sites: evidence of great team working within and between the consultant, nursing, sonography and radiography teams. Radiology trainees consistently rate the trust highly and gave positive feedback at the visit''
For further information please see the attached job description and person spec document, or contact Dr Hilary White, IR lead Hilary.White@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or Dr Paul Carruthers, Clinical Service Lead via email Paul.Carruthers@SomersetFT.nhs.ukor 01823 342306.
Person Specification
Qualifications
FRCR or equivalent
Full GMC registration.
Entry on GMC registration via CCT or CESR(CP) or within 6 months at Interview.
Interventional radiology subspecialty fellowship
Experience
3 years equivalent Interventional Radiology subspeciality training
Vascular and non-vascular IR training
Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Experience in clinical audit or quality improvement
Practices of evidence-based medicine
Additional Criteria
Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and ability to teach clinical skills in multidisciplinary settings.
Ability to prioritise clinical need.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Progression of career consistent with personal circumstances.
Honesty and Reliability.
Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibly in written and spoken English.
Meets professional health requirements.
Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
Demonstrate wide awareness of issues in health care.
Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constrains; management/ financial awareness; experience of committee work.
Ability to take a leading developing, managing a clinical area.
Research experience/ publications/presentations
Good clinical Practice trained
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
£109,725 to £145,478 a year. Based on working 10 PA\'s per week. Plus on call supplement.
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