Locum Consultant Radiology - Interventional

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Radiologist to join its team in Eastbourne. The successful candidate will manage calls during weekdays and weekends, contribute to the development of radiology services, and participate actively in teaching trainees. Applicants must have substantial clinical experience in general radiology and full GMC registration. This role offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary between £109,725 and £145,478. Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Full registration with licence to practise with GMC.
• Wide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRI.
• Experience in day to day organisation of radiology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line on call until 10pm weekdays and 5pm weekends.
• Participate in the development of Radiology services.
• Involved in teaching with four radiology trainees.

Skills

Effective communicator

Leadership qualities

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists

Job description

Job Summary

We require an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Radiologist to join our team of 23 Substantive Consultant Radiologists. The appointee will be primarily based at either Eastbourne DGH or Conquest Hospital Hastings, although this may change dependent on service need.

Applicants should demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in General Radiology. Development of subspecialty areas of interest in addition to core skills is encouraged and the successful candidate is expected to participate in the development of Radiology services.

The Radiology Departments are actively involved in teaching with four radiology trainees on rotation from HEKSS deanery. Audit and other continuing professional developmental activities are positively encouraged.

This post will be offered on the Terms and Conditions in line with national pay scales. Applicants must have full GMC registration.

Key Responsibilities

First line on call is provided by Specialty Registrar or Specialty Doctor radiologists until 10pm weekdays and 5pm weekends with on call outsourced to a reporting company overnight. Our General Radiology consultant team is responsible for checking scans the following day to ensure quality assurance and education on a 1 in 8 rota. Daytime cover is also provided for a Malignant cord compression MRI at weekends on the same 1 in 8 rota.

Please refer to the job description attached.

About the Trust

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work, providing safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme, aiming to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 374‑EBCQ‑2111

Job Locations

Eastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Person Specification

Qualification & Registration – Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
• Full Registration with licence to practise with GMC

Qualification & Registration – Desirable

• MD or equivalent
• Other higher degree or diploma

Training and Experience – Essential

• Wide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRI

Training and Experience – Desirable

• Fellowship in a specialist area of Radiology.

Administration & Management – Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of radiology services in a busy DGH radiology department.
• Leadership skills
• Familiar with and committed to the principles of Clinical Governance, risk assessment, adverse incident recording and appraisal.
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Administration & Management – Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research and Publications – Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Understanding of the role of research

Audit, Research and Publications – Desirable

• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal Skills & Attributes – Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
• Good communication & interpersonal skills

Personal Skills & Attributes – Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects

Teaching – Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Teaching – Desirable

• Educational 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Eastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Legal

All applicants, regardless of race, colour, sex, gender, marital or relationship status, age, disability, national origin, religion or sexual orientation, shall be given equal consideration for employment and are protected from discrimination pursuant to applicable statutory provisions. This posting is an equal employment opportunity designation intended to mirror the qualifications and experiences indicative of suitable role fit.