Trust Locum Consultant Radiology- Breast | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in East Sussex is seeking an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Radiologist to join their team. The role requires high-level clinical competence in General Radiology, participation in teaching, and involvement in service development. The position is primarily based in Eastbourne DGH or Conquest Hospital Hastings, offering a collaborative work environment focused on quality patient care. This position closes on 8 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high level of clinical experience in General Radiology.
• Development of subspecialty areas of interest in addition to core skills encouraged.
• Expected to participate in the development of Radiology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line on call until 10pm weekdays and 5pm weekends.
• Check scans the following day for quality assurance.
• Participate in malignant cord compression MRI coverage on a 1 in 8 rota.

Skills

Clinical experience in General Radiology

Participation in teaching

Audit and professional development

Education

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities and Duties

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.

First line on call is provided by SpR or staff grade 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.

Qualifications

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

About the Organisation

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. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.