Consultant Radiologist with an interest in MSK Imaging
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Applications are invited for a fixed‑term Consultant Radiologist post with a specialist interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging.
Closing date: 1 June 2026.
Main duties
* General elective and acute (hot) reporting
* General and subspecialty ultrasound lists
* Sub‑speciality reporting
* Supervision of radiology trainees, extended‑scope radiographers, sonographers and undergraduate students
* Participation in multidisciplinary meetings with Rheumatology and Trauma & Orthopaedic teams
* Participation in the diagnostic on‑call service, including intermittent overnight coverage
* Teaching and training of rotating radiology trainees, subspecialty trainees and MSc students in the radiology Masters programme
* Supporting clinical teaching and educational supervision for the radiology training scheme
* Contributing to audit, research and quality‑improvement projects
* Clinical leadership within the musculoskeletal imaging service
On‑call commitment
The post will contribute to the Trust’s on‑call rota, providing evening coverage (17:00‑21:00 weekdays) and weekend duty with a variable start time as part of a 1 in 10 rota. An initial overnight on‑call commitment (21:00‑09:00) is expected for the first period.
Location & working pattern
* Based at Worthing Hospital, with possible rotation across sites in the Sussex region
* Fixed‑term contract
Qualifications & experience
Experience / Qualifications
* FRCR or its recognised equivalent
* Full and specialist registration with the GMC, or eligibility to register within six months of interview
* Higher degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
* Distinctions, scholarships, prizes or other academic achievements
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
* Dedicated Musculoskeletal radiology training
* Experience of sub‑specialty musculoskeletal reporting including ultrasound and MRI
* Experience of musculoskeletal interventions including image‑guided injections and fluoroscopy
* Experience of leading multidisciplinary discussions
* Experience of ultrasound‑guided interventional procedures including drain insertion and biopsies
* Interest in paediatric radiology
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside the specialty
Organisation and planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
* Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills (e.g., achievements or courses attended)
Teaching skills
* Evidence of interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experience and publications
* Prizes and honours
* Appropriate career progression to date
Personal attributes
* 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 requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and Veteran Aware Trust.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro‑rata.
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