Consultant Radiologist with an interest in MSK Imaging

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Consultant Radiologist to join their team, specializing in MSK imaging. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiology and ultrasound, particularly in guiding joint injections. The role includes responsibilities like reporting, teaching, and participation in innovative healthcare projects. A commitment to diversity and a supportive environment is integral to the role, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working

Opportunities for governance leads

Qualifications

• Thorough grounding in radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills.
• Interest in paediatric imaging is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General elective and acute (hot) reporting.
• Perform ultrasound - subspeciality scanning including joint injections.
• Participation in on-call service and supervision of radiology trainees.

Skills

MSK imaging

Ultrasound guided joint injections

Paediatric imaging

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist specialising in MSK imaging to join our expanding team at St Richard's or Worthing / Brighton Hospitals. The role requires a thorough grounding in radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills. The post holder will be required to perform ultrasound guided joint injections as part of their job plan. An interest in paediatric imaging would be desirable as we enhance our children's and young people's imaging pathways.

Responsibilities

• General elective and acute (hot) reporting
• Ultrasound - general
• Ultrasound - subspeciality scanning including joint injections
• MDM
• Sub-speciality reporting
• Participation in on-call service
• Supervision of radiology trainees
• Teaching and training are an integral part of the role with rotating radiology trainees and speciality training

Location, Benefits and Culture

Location & Lifestyle - mix of urban, suburban and rural living within reach of transport links; excellent schools and cultural amenities.

Why Join Us?

• Clinical Excellence - Broad, varied casemix including trauma, complex oncology, paediatric pathways. 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, imaging trials, and honorary academic titles where appropriate.
• Wellbeing & Culture - Inclusive, collegiate team; consultant forums; protected SPA time; wellbeing initiatives; staff networks promoting diversity & inclusion.

About UHSussex and Eligibility

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. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We offer flexible working where possible and a Wellbeing Programme for staff with support for work-life balance. We may close adverts early in exceptional interest or when a cap is reached. We undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable and offer Skilled Worker sponsorship where eligible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring visa eligibility.

We look forward to receiving your application and starting your journey with UHSussex.