Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist

We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Interventional Radiology on a fixed-term contract for 6-12 months.

The Radiology Department offers comprehensive imaging and interventional services supporting a busy District General Hospital. We prioritize wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible job plans and working arrangements, including the option of a hybrid role. Home PACS access is available for remote reporting.

Our modernized service includes a newly refurbished 45m suite with Siemens Artis-Q, Dyna CT, Cydar AI, IVUS, lithotripsy, and a 5-bed radiology day unit, with over 70% of vascular interventions now day cases. We are also planning a new 79m hybrid IR theatre opening in 2025.

GMC specialist registration is essential for this role. If not held, and not pending CCT/ARCP/CESR, the role will convert to a Specialist contract under NHS terms. Please apply accordingly.

Main duties of the job

Taunton is a BSIR exemplar site, performing approximately 18.5k IR procedures in 2023/2024.

You will be supported in developing new services and encouraged to pursue areas of interest. The role involves a non-resident 1:10 interventional on-call rota at Musgrove Park, supported by experienced nurses and radiographers, with no diagnostic on-call requirement.

Your work will include image-guided biopsy and drainage, vascular and aneurysm support, MDT participation, IR clinics, and regional vascular imaging reporting. You will also contribute to general reporting to support the wider team.

You will be part of the Somerset and North Devon vascular network, supporting a population of over 800,000. The Taunton site centralizes emergency vascular procedures, aneurysm work, and imaging, and handles elective referrals from Yeovil and North Devon, offering a varied caseload.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we support our employees with benefits including:

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Career development opportunities

Employees gain access to the Blue Light Card discounts and NHS-specific perks. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers idyllic countryside, beautiful coastlines, vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and easy access to London. The region features excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, making it ideal for career and personal growth.

Somerset truly has it all — peaceful rural areas and lively city life for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Somerset's population is aging, with 24% over 65, influencing healthcare services. The trust provides extensive services across a large rural area.

Taunton is a busy, high-volume IR center, especially for vascular IR, including infra-renal EVAR and related complications, with strong data from the National Vascular Registry (NVR).

The team ethos is strong, with excellent collaboration among consultants, nurses, sonographers, and radiographers. Radiology trainees rate the trust highly, with positive feedback on team working.

For more information, see the attached job description or contact Dr. Hilary White (IR Lead) at Hilary.White@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or Dr. Paul Carruthers (Clinical Service Lead) at Paul.Carruthers@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or 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' IR subspecialty training
• Vascular and non-vascular IR experience
• Recent CME and training progression
• Experience in clinical audit or quality improvement
• Evidence-based practice

Additional criteria

• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Ability to prioritize and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Career progression aligned with personal circumstances
• Honesty, reliability, flexibility
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Meet professional health requirements
• Fulfill all duties, including on-call
• Awareness of healthcare issues, NHS, governance, resource management, committee work
• Leadership and management skills
• Research experience/publications
• Good clinical practice trained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. A Disclosure check is required.

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year, based on 10 PA's per week, plus on-call supplement.