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Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist
The closing date is 16 September 2025
Are you a dedicated & passionate neuroradiologist looking to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of 10 neuroradiologists & play a pivotal role in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service.
This is a new post for a Consultant Neuroradiologist to join the existing team of 6 diagnostic and 4 interventional neuroradiologists.
Main duties of the job
You will take on a variety of responsibilities to enhance the quality of healthcare services in our institution:
* Diagnostic Excellence:Your role will involve reporting & prioritising imaging requests, ensuring timely & accurate diagnosis for patients, making a real impact on their care
* Collaboration:You\'ll have the opportunity to attend clinical-radiological meetings & participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, fostering collaboration & enhancing patient outcomes.
* On-Call Service: Providing on-call services for diagnostic neuroradiology will be a crucial aspect of your role, ensuring that patients have access to your expertise when they need it most.
* Research and Teaching:We encourage & support your active participation in research, audit activities, and educational initiatives. Share your knowledge & contribute to the growth of future medical professionals.
* Subspecialty Interests:If you have additional subspecialty interests within neuroradiology, your expertise & passion will be embraced & integrated into our team.
* Equal On-Call Commitment:You will share the on-call commitment equally with our existing consultants, promoting a fair and balanced workload.
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 ourWellbeingProgramme 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
At our department, we serve a population of 1.6 million with tertiary level neuroradiology services, we nurture trainees and consultants alike, offering a dynamic and supportive environment. This substantive role offers both professional and geographical appeal.
Professional Growth:Be a key player in delivering tertiary neuroradiology services, contributing as part of a happy supportive department and developing your areas of interest.
Geographical Appeal:Located within a brand-new hospital, in the vibrant city of Brighton, set between the beautiful countryside of the South Downs and the seaside, our Trust is an ideal place to live and work.
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.
Flexibility:Work predominantly takes place at the RSCH site with the option to work from home some sessions and whilst on call.
Your Future Starts Here: Join us to shape the future of neuroradiology in the South, in a supportive and innovative environment.
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.
* Strong clinical skills and dedication to patient care.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for research and education.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
See Job Description and person specification for full details
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* oFRCR or its recognised equivalent.
* oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Clinical Radiology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* oHigher Degree
* oDistinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees, eg BSc, MSc, PhD etc
Clinical Skills and Experience
* oDedicated neuroradiology training for at least two years in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
* oExperience in advanced neuroimaging techniques
* oWide experience in more than one neuroscience centres.
* oSpecial interests in neuroradiology such as skull base, H&N etc
Knowledge
* oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
* oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* oEvidence of participation in audit
* oResearch experience
* oPublications
* oPrizes and honours
* oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* oEvidence 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.
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