Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Head and Neck Imaging

Overview

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279). Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Head and Neck Imaging. The closing date is 17 February 2026. Join our growing, dynamic Radiology Department as a Consultant Radiologist specialising in Head and Neck imaging at Royal Sussex County, St Richards or Worthing Hospital.

The role requires a thorough grounding in clinical radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills. The post holder will be required to perform specialist head and neck scanning and biopsies / FNA's, and participate in MDMs. An interest in paediatric imaging would be desirable as we enhance our children's and young people's imaging pathways.

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.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• General elective and acute (hot) reporting
• Subspecialty scanning including FNA's / biopsies
• MDM
• Sub-speciality reporting
• Participation in on-call service
• Supervision of radiology trainees

Teaching and training are an integral part with rotating radiology trainees and speciality training.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification Experience and Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree
• MBBS or equivalent
• 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
• Higher Degree
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degrees e.g. BSc, MSc, MS

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
• Experience of subspecialty neuro / H&N reporting
• Experience of running MDMs
• Experience of US guided IR procedures including drain insertion and biopsies
• RECIST reporting

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 / Courses 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
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prize and honours

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
• Appropriate progression of career to date

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's, Chichester / RSCH, Brighton / Worthing Hospital