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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/04/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding interventional neuroradiologist to join our team of 4 interventional and 6 diagnostic neuroradiologists, playing a pivotal role in the provision of a service to a population of 1.8 million. While the focus is interventional work, you will have a strong and integrated diagnostic component to your practice.
The Trust recently launched a 7-day-a-week service and is planning expansion to 24/7 within the next year. This new post is pivotal to future-proofing the service and supporting its expansion. If you have additional subspecialty interests within neuroradiology, your expertise & passion will be embraced & integrated into our team.
At our department we nurture trainees and consultants alike, offering a dynamic and supportive environment. This substantive role offers both professional and geographical appeal.
Professional Growth: Support in delivering tertiary neuroradiology services, contributing as part of a collaborative department and developing your areas of interest.
Location: A brand-new hospital, in the vibrant city of Brighton, set between the beautiful countryside of the South Downs and the seaside.
Cutting-Edge Facilities: With advanced facilities, we offer a chance to embrace innovation in diagnostic neuroradiology and interventional services.
Collaboration: We have strong ties with radiology and neurosciences, delivering a wide range of neuroradiology services to various specialties.
Main duties of the job
* Collaborate with a team of five Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologists and four Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologists.
* Serve a population of 1.6 million with tertiary level neuroradiology services.
* Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology services.
* Duties include reporting, prioritization of imaging requests, clinical-radiological meetings, and on-call services.
* Active participation in the general diagnostic neuroradiology service (1:6 ratio).
* Engage in audit, teaching, research, MDT meetings.
* Welcome additional subspecialty interests.
* Join various MDTs and clinical meetings.
* Share on-call commitment equally with existing consultants.
Qualifications and Requirements
* • Completion of FRCR or equivalent at time of application and subspecialty training in Neuroradiology.
* • Full GMC registration (or equivalent) and eligibility for a License to Practice.
* • Dedicated interventional neuroradiology training.
* • A patient-centred approach, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for teaching and research.
* • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
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.
* • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degrees e.g. BSc, MSc, MS.
Clinical Skills & Experience
* • Neuroradiology subspecialty training in Cross Sectional reporting.
* • Experience of reporting complex neuroimaging.
* • Understanding of clinical risk management.
* • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff.
* • Experience in head & neck cross sectional reporting.
* • Experience in advanced neuroimaging techniques and/or working in close collaboration with a tertiary neurosciences unit.
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.
* • Prizes and honours.
Career progression & Personal attributes
* • Appropriate progression of career to date.
* • Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written.
Important information for applicants
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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.
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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.
Name: Dr Panos Koumellis
Job title: Consultant Neuroradiologist
Email address: panayiotis.koumellis@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273 696955
For further details / informal visits contact Panos Koumellis and Nick Skipper on panayiotis.koumellis@nhs.net and nicholas.skipper@nhs.net
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