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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Interventional Radiologist to join a progressive and well-supported department in Scotland.

This role is ideal for candidates with expertise in vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology, offering access to state-of-the-art IR facilities, a strong multidisciplinary environment, and opportunities in research, teaching, and service development.

The department is a key contributor to regional trauma and specialist services, delivering a wide spectrum of advanced interventional procedures.

Key Highlights

• Modern Interventional Radiology suite with advanced imaging systems
• Broad case mix including vascular, non-vascular, and embolotherapy work
• Strong links with vascular surgery, renal, oncology, and MDT services
• Active involvement in research, teaching, and innovation
• Participation in regional IR networks and service development
• Flexible job planning with opportunities for additional sessions

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of interventional radiology procedures, including:
  • Vascular and endovascular interventions
  • Embolisation procedures (e.g., uterine, prostate, varicocele)
  • Image-guided biopsies and drainages
  • Biliary and urological interventions
• Contribute to dialysis access and vascular access services
• Support trauma and emergency interventional radiology services
• Participate in a 1:5 out-of-hours IR rota

The service includes advanced programmes such as EVAR, FEVAR, branched-EVAR and BEVAR, alongside a high-volume interventional workload.

Multidisciplinary & Service Contribution

• Work collaboratively with:
  • Vascular surgeons
  • Renal teams
  • Oncology and general surgical specialties
• Participate in:
  • MDT meetings
  • Morbidity & Mortality reviews
  • Service improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the strategic development of interventional radiology services

Teaching, Research & Development

• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Contribute to radiology training programmes
• Engage in:
  • Clinical audit
  • Research projects
  • Innovation and service redesign

The department has strong academic links and is involved in national and international imaging research initiatives.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• On (or within 6 months of entry to) the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Subspecialty expertise in:
  • Vascular Interventional Radiology
  • Non-vascular Interventional Radiology
• Competence in:
  • CT / MRI imaging relevant to IR
  • Image-guided procedures

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD / PhD or equivalent)
• Experience in:
  • Teaching and training
  • Research and publications
  • Service development
• Additional subspecialty interests (e.g., GI, colorectal, gynaecological intervention)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong procedural and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work in high-acuity and emergency settings
• Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration
• Leadership and service development capability
• Commitment to patient-centred, high-quality care