Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Consultant Interventional Radiologist
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job
UHS delivers one of the UK's largest image-guided thermal ablation services and holds CIRSE IASIOS accreditation for excellence in Interventional Oncology. The department offers advanced facilities including CT/MRI guidance, cryoablation and microwave ablation technology, jet ventilation, and image fusion software. UHS also hosts the UK's only MRI-guided cryoablation service.
You will ideally have experience in renal and liver ablation, although mentorship and specialist training can be provided. UHS is also one of the UK's largest tertiary vascular centres, working closely with vascular surgery colleagues to deliver a comprehensive aortic service. Procedures are performed in a state-of-the-art hybrid theatre using Siemens Pheno imaging technology and include EVAR, fenestrated and branched EVAR, TEVAR, and aortic arch stent-grafting.
You should be proficient in infrarenal aortic intervention with strong peripheral vascular skills. Experience in thoracic endovascular stent-grafting for emergency aortic work is desirable.
The department runs established TACE, SIRT, PAE and UFE programmes alongside extensive venous access services and a vascular malformation service treating adult and paediatric patients.
The role includes participation in a 24/7 IR on-call rota (currently 1:8) and a flexible rolling rota comprising seven elective weeks and one duty IR week.
Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MC40826
Job locations: RAD Snr Med Staff IR Gen & Vasc, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
You should be proficient in infra-renal aortic intervention and ideally have experience of thoracic aortic endovascular stent-grafting for emergency aortic procedures. Comprehensive peripheral vascular competency is essential given the high volume of critical limb ischaemia patients we treat annually.

The job will entail providing 24/7 IR on call for vascular and non-vascular interventional emergencies. On call is currently 1 in 8 with prospective cover.

You will fit into the existing rolling rota, which comprises seven elective weeks and one duty IR week. You should be willing to work flexibly within the group.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 23rd August 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• FRCR or equivalent
• Extensive and relevant experience in all aspects of Interventional Radiology in the vascular and non-vascular fields, including EVAR/TEVAR and Embolisation
• 2-3 years of subspecialist training in Interventional Radiology, including emergency embolisation and management of an acute IR on call. Experience in peripheral vascular intervention
• Experience in IR simulation and training

Desirable

• CCT Radiology with evidence of subspecialist IR training or CCT Interventional Radiology
• MRCP
• MRCS
• Publications in Radiological Journals
• Proficient in both renal and liver ablation

Aptitudes and skills
Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Reliable and conscientious
• Experience in teaching / training other professionals
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
• Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits

Living Trust Values
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: RAD Snr Med Staff IR Gen & Vasc, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
IR Clinical Lead
Robert Allison
robert.allison@uhs.nhs.uk