Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Gastrointestinal Imaging

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Gastrointestinal Imaging

The closing date is 04 November 2025

Come and join Our Growing, Dynamic Radiology Department

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologists specialising in GI imaging to join our expanding team with a site base of either Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester or Worthing Hospital.

The role requires a thorough grounding in clinical radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills in addition to subspecialty specialist knowledge

An interest in paediatric imaging would be desirable as we enhance our paediatric imaging pathways.

Why Join Us?

• Clinical Excellence - Broad, varied casemix including trauma, complex oncology, paediatrics. Active participants in regional imaging network.
• Innovation - Involvement in 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), educational supervision, teaching, and management roles.
• Research & Academic Links - Support for NIHR portfolio studies, grant applications, trials and honorary academic titles where appropriate.
• Wellbeing & Culture - Inclusive, collegiate team; 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 major 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
• General ultrasound lists
• Sub-speciality GI reporting (including responsibility for extended scope radiographers specialising in GI fluoroscopy procedures)
• Supervision of radiology trainees
• Participation in MDM
• Participation in general radiologist on-call service
• Skills in EUS are desirable but not essential for the post

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 our Wellbeing Programme 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

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

Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications

• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• oExperience of running MDM
• oBroad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging and general out patient imaging reporting and ultrasound
• Lower GI specialist reporting and supervision
• oUSS guided drain insertion and biopsies

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

Academic and Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Personal Attributes

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Teaching Skills

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oRecognised teaching qualification

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)