Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-RSCHWTGCONRDCARIM-636
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital / St Richard's Hospital / Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Brighton / Worthing / Chichester
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Come and join Our Growing, Dynamic Radiology Department
We are seeking Consultant Radiologists specialising in Cardiothoracic imaging to join our expanding team at Worthing and St Richards and Royal Sussex County Hospital.
This is a pan-UHSussex service, which operates across all Trust sites. Successful candidates must be prepared to travel and work across all sites within the Trust as required.
The role requires a thorough grounding in clinical radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills. The post holder will be required to perform subspecialist Cardiothoracic imaging and associated reports, also participate in MDM's as required.
An interest in paediatric imaging would be desirable as we enhance our children’s and young people’s imaging pathways.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- General elective and acute (hot) reporting
- Ultrasound - general
- Subspecialty scanning and reporting
- MDM
- Participation in on-call service
- Supervision of radiology trainees
Teaching and training are an integral part with rotating radiology trainees and speciality training.
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
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.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Degree
- FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degress e.g. BSc, MSc, MS
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
- Dedicated Cardiothoracic radiology training
- Experience of sub-speciality chest reporting including HRCT
- Evidence performing and reporting Cardiac CT
- Experience performing and reporting Cardiac MRI
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary discussions
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of lung biopsy experience
- Experience of diagnostic neck US
- Experience of US guided IR procedures including drain insertion and biopsies
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PGcert Med Ed
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Good communication skills both oral and written
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
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
- Phil Jarvis
- Job title
- Deputy Clinical Director - Worthing Hospital
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903205111
- Additional information
Applicants are invited to liaise with Deputy Clinical Directors to arrange a visit to the hospitals or a call for informal discussion:
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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