Interventional Radiologist

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Taunton

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Director

SALARY

£145,478 / year

SKILLS

FRCR or equivalent Full GMC registration Interventional Radiology subspecialty training Vascular and non-vascular IR training Clinical audit experience Teaching and training skills Multidisciplinary team working Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Interventional Radiologist

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Interventional Radiologist to join their state-of-the-art service at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. The role offers a hybrid working pattern, flexible job plans, and home PACS access. The closing date is 01 June 2026.

Main Duties

Perform interventional radiology procedures including image-guided biopsy and drainage, vascular and aortic aneurysm MDTs, and IR clinic.
Participate in the non-resident 1:6 interventional on-call rota at Musgrove Park site (no diagnostic on-call).
Contribute to the Somerset and North Devon vascular network (population over 800,000).

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers flexible working, NHS pension, generous annual leave, career development, and Blue Light Card discounts. The trust has a newly refurbished 45m IR suite with Siemens Artis-Q, Dyna CT, Cydar AI, IVUS, and lithotripsy. A new 79m hybrid IR theatre opens in 2026.

Job Details

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (based on 10 PA's with 5% on call supplement)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Location: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5DA
Grade: Consultant
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Date posted: 05 May 2026
Reference: 184-OL-MED-SURG-4794

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: FRCR or equivalent, Full GMC registration, Radiology training CCT or CESR (CP) or within 6 months of AAC interview date
Desirable: Interventional radiology subspecialty fellowship

Experience

Essential: 3 years equivalent Interventional Radiology subspeciality training, Vascular and non-vascular IR training, Broad training in general radiology, Evidence of CME/reasonable training progression, Experience in clinical audit or quality improvement, Practices of evidence-based medicine

Additional Criteria

Essential: Teaching experience, ability to work in multidisciplinary team, communication skills in English, ability to fulfil on-call commitments
Desirable: Awareness of health care issues, understanding of NHS and clinical governance, management/financial awareness, committee work experience, formal teaching diploma, research experience/publications

Employer Details

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Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5DA
Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Contact: Dr Kajendran Balasubramaniam, Radiology Consultant Lead, [contact hidden]

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from job seekers requiring Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. UK registration required.