Consultant Radiologist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Consultant team.

The main responsibilities of this role include providing high-quality diagnostic clinical reports, advice, and opinions on patients referred to our service. It is crucial to be proactive in supporting pathways that guarantee rapid assessment, treatment, and clinical decision-making for all patients.

Additionally, it is essential to ensure that our standards for delivering safe quality and performance are consistently met and maintained. The role also involves providing Consultant-led care to patients, including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff.

It is imperative you uphold the highest standards of clinical care for all patients attending the hospital for diagnostic and radiology procedures. Please note that we will only consider applicants with strong skills in general and Gastro‑intestinal radiology.

Departmental visits are welcome and you can arrange an appointment or have an informal discussion by contacting Dr Sarah Harrison, Clinical Service Lead via her secretary on  7. 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 your GMC details and CCT date in your supporting information.

Support the delivery of Radiology services in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

Assist the development of innovative ways to deliver services.

Support training activities for Radiology Trainees and Medical students.

There will be an opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest that complements the service.

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 23 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.

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.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.