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Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Head and Neck Imaging
The closing date is 18 November 2025
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 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, 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.
About us
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.
Job 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
* MBBS or equivalent
* 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 (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
* RECIST reporting
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
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)
Address
St Richard's, Chichester / Royal Surrey, Brighton / Worthing Hospital
St Richard's, Chichester / Royal Surrey, Brighton / Worthing Hospital
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