Consultant Radiologist

Job summary

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated candidates to join our Consultant team and will consider applicants with strong General Radiology skills; those with specialist interest in Neurology are preferred.

This is a substantive post joining 23 existing Consultant Radiologists. We provide diagnostic imaging services to Primary Care and all Trust Specialities with imaging provided at Torbay DGH, in Community sites and at a Community Diagnostic Centre (coming into service in 2024). The role includes provision of on-call, supported by Radiology Registrars.

This post is offered on a full-time basis and is available as soon as possible. The role has been created to meet the increasing needs of the service. You will be contracted to 10 programmed activities per week.

The candidate will need to demonstrate professional excellence and ability to deliver effective care.

We will consider applicant with strong General Radiology skill and with any specialist interest. However, we are particularly keen to see applications from those specialising in Neuroradiology

Departmental visits are welcome and you can arrange an appointment or have an informal discussion by contacting Dr Lesley Archer, Clinical Service Lead via her secretary on 01803 65564.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be GMC registered with a license to practice, with CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Please state you GMC details and CCT date in your supporting information.

Main duties of the job

• To support the delivery of Radiology services in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
• To support activities related to the Peninsula Radiology Network.
• To be part of the Radiology on-call rosters, supported by Radiology Registrars.
• To assist the development of innovative ways to deliver services.
• To support training activities for Radiology Trainees and Medical student.
• There will be an opportunity of developing a subspecialty interest that complements the service

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is one of the first vertically-integrated health and care organisations in the country. This enables us to radically re-think and re-shape the way we deliver care, free from traditional organisational constraints. This post will offer an opportunity to be part of designing and delivering innovative services in Torbay and South Devon, including more integrated and streamlined care pathways for patients.

There is a well-established Radiology Department, currently consisting of 19.3 WTE substantive consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of a dynamic Department within a forward-looking secondary care Foundation Trust. This post will support Radiology in meeting the needs of the local population.

We will be happy to discuss the opportunity to develop sub-specialty/special interests with interested candidates and are particularly seeking those with Neuroradiology as a special interest.

Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.