Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MC61125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/12/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/01/2026
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated, skilled, and caring paediatric radiologist to join our dedicated team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
About Us
Southampton Children’s Hospital is a leading centre for specialist paediatric services in the South of England, serving Southampton, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands. We are a major trauma centre and part of the Oxford–Southampton Children’s Hospital Network, covering cardiac, critical care, neuroscience, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. As a major teaching centre and base for the Wessex Radiology Training Scheme, we are committed to supporting medical careers.
Role Overview
You will deliver a comprehensive diagnostic paediatric radiology service, including plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI, and lead imaging in multidisciplinary meetings. Subspecialist training in paediatric radiology and participation in the on-call rota are essential. A standard full-time job plan includes 10 PAs (8.5 clinical, 1.5 supporting), with acute/emergency and outpatient reporting. On-call is consultant-led, supported by a senior registrar, with compensation via a non-working day (2 PAs).
We encourage development of subspecialty interests, including paediatric interventional radiology or neuroradiology.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist post based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The main responsibilities of the post are summarised below.
• In conjunction with colleagues, work flexibly to achieve the hospitals agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient paediatric imaging services.
• Out of hours responsibilities, including participation in the consultant on-call rota.
• Provision of specialist paediatric radiology input at relevant local and regional MDTs
• Supporting regional centres through provision of specialist paediatric radiology reporting and advice
• Participation in medical audit, clinical governance processes and CPD.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 7th January 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 14th December 2025
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCR or equivalent
- Experience of Paediatric Radiology with at least 1 year of subspecialty training in a recognised centre
- Independent performance and reporting of all general paediatric diagnostic imaging.
- Independent performance of pneumatic reduction of intussusception and standard emergency paediatric fluoroscopy or readiness to be trained in this technique
- Radiology-specific audits leading to change in practice
Desirable criteria
- Publications in Paediatric Radiology
- CCT Radiology
- MRCP or FRCS
- Fellowship in Paediatric Radiology
- Experience of working in paediatric trauma imaging
- Independent performance of gastrojejunal feeding tube changes
- Demonstration of an understanding of NHS management, service improvement and implementing change
- Fellowship in paediatric radiology
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- To be able to independently travel to be at the main site within 30 minutes out of hours
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stuart Forbes
- Job title
- Paediatric Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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