Consultant Radiologist with an interest in MSK Imaging

Closing date: 01 June 2026.

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a fixed term Consultant Radiologist post with a specialist interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging. This opportunity is for a candidate with dedicated training in Musculoskeletal Imaging to join an expanding team of Consultant Radiologists at a large multi site acute NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• General elective and acute (hot) reporting
• General and subspecialty ultrasound lists
• Sub specialty musculoskeletal reporting
• Supervision of radiology trainees, extended scope radiographers, sonographers and undergraduate students
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) with Rheumatology and Trauma & Orthopaedics teams
• Participation in diagnostic on call service, including general on call rota for the base site
• Teaching and educational supervision for the radiology training scheme and post graduate teaching programmes (e.g., Masters in Radiology)
• Support clinical teaching and educational supervision within the University Hospitals Sussex Radiology departments
• Engagement in research, audit, and quality improvement activities
• Contribution to service planning and delivery, including job plan setting and annual review
• Manage clinical workload, including home reporting (up to 2 PAs per week) and acute general sessions (hot reporting and acute ultrasound)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Essential:
• Basic medical degree (MBBS/MBChB/MD)
• FRCR or recognised equivalent
• Full and specialist registration with the GMC or eligibility for registration within six months of interview
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Radiology, or evidence of equivalent completion within six months of interview
• Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
• Good cross sectional skills in body and emergency imaging
• Dedicated musculoskeletal radiology training, with experience of sub specialty MSK reporting (US and MRI)
• Experience of MSK interventions, including image guided injections and fluoroscopy
• Experience leading multidisciplinary discussions and participating in MDMs
• Strong teaching skills and commitment to clinical teaching and educational supervision
• Evidence of participation in audit and research; research experience and publications preferred but not essential
• Evidence of organisational and planning skills, including experience of working in multi professional teams
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Undergoing a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
• Knowledge of NHS/clinical governance and resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills or achievements, including courses attended (desirable)
• Experience in paediatric radiology not required but desirable
• Designation as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust
• Any further mandatory statutory requirements for the role (e.g., on call commitments, BMA enrolment) will be specified in the detailed job statement
• Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered in line with UK Visas and Immigration guidelines

Location

Worthing Hospital, Worthing, BN11 2DH, UK

Employer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)