Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Uro-gynae Imaging

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Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Uro-gynae Imaging

The closing date is 16 December 2025

Come and join Our Growing, Dynamic Radiology Department

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist specialising in uro-gynae imaging to join our expanding team based at Royal Sussex County Hospital.

The role requires a thorough grounding in clinical radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills. In addition the post holder will be required to perform sub-specialist reporting and participate in MDMs.

An interest in paediatric imaging would be desirable as we enhance our children's and young people's imaging pathways.

Why Join Us?

• Clinical Excellence - Broad, varied casemix including trauma, complex oncology, paediatrics. Active participants in regional imaging network.
• Innovation - Involvement in AI triage / decision support pilots, structured reporting templates, dose optimisation, protocol harmonisation.
• Leadership & Development - Opportunities for governance leads (paediatric imaging, dose/IRMER, quality improvement, audit), educational supervision, teaching, and management.
• Research & Academic Links - Support for NIHR portfolio studies, grant applications, imaging trials, and honorary academic titles where appropriate.
• Wellbeing & Culture - Inclusive, collegiate team; regular consultant forums; protected SPA time; wellbeing initiatives; staff networks promoting diversity & inclusion.
• Location & Lifestyle - Attractive mix of urban, suburban and rural living within easy reach of major transport links; excellent schools and cultural amenities.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• General elective and acute (hot) reporting
• General ultrasound
• Sub-speciality reporting
• Supervision of radiology trainees
• Participation in MDMs
• Participation in Body Imaging on-call service

Teaching and training are integral with rotating radiology trainees and subspecialty training. Participation in teaching for the radiology Master's program (MSc) conducted at the medical school is also encouraged.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

Work Pattern & Flexibility

• 10 PA baseline job plans (8.5 DCC / 1.5 SPA) with negotiation for additional SPAs considered
• Participation in oncall rota for general Radiology is required

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• Higher Degree
• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
• Good cross-sectional skills in body and emergency imaging
• Sub specialist experience in uro / gynae reporting
• Audited outcomes of practice
• Experience paediatric imaging

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)