Consultant in Neuroradiology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for the role of Consultant Neuroradiologist in Brighton. The position involves working in a multidisciplinary team, providing diagnostic neuroradiology services, and participating in research and teaching. The role requires GMC registration and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Applicants should have experience in neuroradiology and a drive for professional development.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme for staff

Qualifications

• Experience in neuroradiology subspecialty training.
• Ability to report complex neuroimaging.
• Evidence of participation in audit.

Responsibilities

• Report and prioritize imaging requests.
• Collaborate with a team of consultants.
• Participate in clinical meetings and MDTs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical risk management

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT in Radiology or equivalent

Higher Degree

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

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Brighton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job overview

Are you a dedicated & passionate neuroradiologist looking to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Neuroradiologist to join our team of 9 neuroradiologists & play a pivotal role in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service.

You will take on a variety of responsibilities to enhance the quality of healthcare services in our institution:

• Diagnostic Excellence: Your role will involve reporting & prioritising imaging requests, ensuring timely & accurate diagnosis for patients, making a real impact on their care
• Collaboration: You'll have the opportunity to attend clinical-radiological meetings & participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, fostering collaboration & enhancing patient outcomes.
• On-Call Service : Providing on-call services for diagnostic neuroradiology will be a crucial aspect of your role, ensuring that patients have access to your expertise when they need it most.
• Research and Teaching: We encourage & support your active participation in research, audit activities, and educational initiatives. Share your knowledge & contribute to the growth of future medical professionals.
• Subspecialty Interests: If you have additional subspecialty interests within neuroradiology, your expertise & passion will be embraced & integrated into our team.
• Equal On-Call Commitment: You will share the on-call commitment equally with our existing consultants, promoting a fair and balanced workload.

Main duties of the job

• Collaborate with a team of five Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologists and four Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologists.
• Serve a population of 1.6 million with tertiary level neuroradiology services.
• Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology services.
• Duties include reporting, prioritization of imaging requests, clinical-radiological meetings, and on-call services.
• Active participation in the general diagnostic neuroradiology service (1:6 ratio).
• Engage in audit, teaching, research, MDT meetings.
• Welcome additional subspecialty interests.
• Join various MDTs and clinical meetings.
• Share on-call commitment equally with existing consultants.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

• •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 degress e.g. BSc, MSc, MS

Clinical Skills & Experience

• •Neuroradiology subspecialty training in Cross Sectional reporting
• •Experience of reporting complex neuroimaging
• •Understanding of clinical risk management
• •An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
• •Fellowship in neuroradiology/ Head & Neck
• •Experience in head & neck cross sectional reporting
• •Experience in advanced neuroimaging techniques and/or working in close collaboration with a tertiary neurosciences unit

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 / Course 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
• •Prizes and honours

Career progression & Personal attributes

• •Appropriate progression of career to date
• •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications