Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

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October 26, 2025
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Job Description

Job Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Interventional Radiology to join our dynamic and expanding Radiology Department at Musgrove Park Hospital. This fixed-term post (6–12 months) offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive imaging and interventional service within a leading District General Hospital.

We value wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible job plans, hybrid working options, and remote PACS access for home reporting.

Our department has undergone significant modernisation, including a newly refurbished 45m² interventional suite featuring Siemens Artis-Q, DynaCT, Cydar AI, IVUS, and lithotripsy facilities, along with a dedicated 5-bed Radiology Day Unit. Over 70% of vascular interventions are now delivered as day cases, with consistent achievement of 5-day C-QuIN targets.

Looking ahead, our brand-new 79m² hybrid IR theatre will open in 2025 as part of the new Surgical and Critical Care Wing — reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Applicants must hold Specialist Registration with the GMC, or be within six months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview. Candidates without GMC Specialist Registration may be appointed under the Specialist Contract in accordance with NHS Employers’ national terms and conditions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality interventional radiology services, including vascular and non-vascular procedures.
  • Participate in the non-resident interventional on-call rota (no diagnostic on-call).
  • Undertake image-guided biopsy and drainage lists.
  • Support vascular and aortic aneurysm services, MDTs, and IR outpatient clinics.
  • Contribute to regional vascular imaging and general radiology reporting.
  • Play an active role in developing and expanding interventional services.
  • Work collaboratively with experienced IR nurses, radiographers, and multidisciplinary teams.

You will be part of the Somerset and North Devon Vascular Network, serving a population of over 800,000 across North Devon, Yeovil, Taunton, and Somerset. Emergency vascular procedures, aneurysm work, and complex imaging are centralised at Musgrove Park Hospital.

About the Department

Taunton is recognised as a British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) exemplar site, with over 18,500 IR procedures performed in 2023/24. The service has been commended in the 2025 GIRFT review for:

  • High-volume, high-quality vascular IR practice, including infra-renal EVAR.
  • Excellent teamwork across consultant, nursing, sonography, and radiography teams.
  • Positive feedback from radiology trainees.
  • About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
  • We are committed to supporting our staff with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave
  • Career development and CPD opportunities
  • Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts and lifestyle benefits

Somerset offers a perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life — combining stunning countryside, beautiful coastline, and proximity to vibrant cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. With affordable housing and excellent schools, it’s an ideal place to live and work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

  • FRCR or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCT/CESR(CP)) or within six months of award at the time of interview

Desirable:

  • Interventional Radiology subspecialty fellowship
  • Formal teaching or training qualification

Experience

  • Essential:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ Interventional Radiology subspecialty training
  • Experience in vascular and non-vascular IR
  • Broad general radiology training
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and recent CME
  • Experience in audit and quality improvement
  • Evidence-based clinical practice

Desirable:

  • Research, publications, or presentations
  • Experience in clinical management or service development
  • Understanding of NHS governance, resource management, and service delivery
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Skills and Attributes

Essential:

  • Proven teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to prioritise and manage complex clinical workloads
  • Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to changing service needs
  • Meets professional health and fitness requirements

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Overseas applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate for any country resided in for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.

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