Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richard's, Chichester / Royal Surrey, Brighton / Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2025 23:59
Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Head and Neck Imaging
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Come and join Our Growing, Dynamic Radiology Department
We are seeking Consultant Radiologists specialising in Head and Neck imaging to join our expanding team at Royal Sussex County, St Richards or Worthing Hospital.
The role requires a thorough grounding in clinical radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills. The post holder will be required to perform specialist head and neck scanning and biopsies / FNA's, also participate in MDM's.
An interest in paediatric imaging would be desireable as we enhance our children’s and young people’s imaging pathways.
Why Join Us?
* Clinical Excellence – Broad, varied casemix including trauma, complex oncology, paediatric pathways. Active participants in regional imaging network.
* Innovation – 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), education 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 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
* Subspecialty scanning including FNA’s / biopsies
* MDM
* Sub-speciality reporting
* Participation in on‑call service
* Supervision of radiology trainees
Teaching and training are an integral part with rotating radiology trainees and speciality training.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
* Basic Medical Degree
* • 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 e.g. BSc, MSc, MS
Clinical Skills & Experience
* • Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
* • Experience of subspecialty neuro / H&N reporting
* • Experience of running MDMs
* • Experience of US guided IR procedures including drain insertion and biopsies
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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 e.g. PGcert Med Ed
Academic & Research
* • Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experience
* Publications
* Prize and honours
Personal Attributes
* Evidence of Good communication skills both oral and written• Appropriate progression of career to date
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Details
Name Phil Jarvis
Job title Deputy Clinical Director - Worthing Hospital
Email address phil.jarvis@nhs.net
Telephone number 01903205111
Additional information
Applicants are invited to liaise with the Deputy Clinical Director of the relevant base site to arrange a visit to the hospital or a call for informal discussion:
St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester
Deputy Clinical Director Waseem Mazrani
Email - mazrani.waseem@nhs.net
Royal Surrey County Hospital, Brighton
Deputy Clinical Director Rosie Scott
Email - rosie.scott2@nhs.net
Worthing Hospital, Worthing
Deputy Clinical Director Phil Jarvis
Email - phil.jarvis@nhs.net
Address - 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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