Consultant Radiologist with an interest in MSK Imaging

Consultant Radiologist with an interest in MSK Imaging

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Applications are invited for a fixed‑term Consultant Radiologist post with a specialist interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging.

Closing date: 1 June 2026.

Main duties

• General elective and acute (hot) reporting
• General and subspecialty ultrasound lists
• Sub‑speciality reporting
• Supervision of radiology trainees, extended‑scope radiographers, sonographers and undergraduate students
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings with Rheumatology and Trauma & Orthopaedic teams
• Participation in the diagnostic on‑call service, including intermittent overnight coverage
• Teaching and training of rotating radiology trainees, subspecialty trainees and MSc students in the radiology Masters programme
• Supporting clinical teaching and educational supervision for the radiology training scheme
• Contributing to audit, research and quality‑improvement projects
• Clinical leadership within the musculoskeletal imaging service

On‑call commitment

The post will contribute to the Trust’s on‑call rota, providing evening coverage (17:00‑21:00 weekdays) and weekend duty with a variable start time as part of a 1 in 10 rota. An initial overnight on‑call commitment (21:00‑09:00) is expected for the first period.

Location & working pattern

• Based at Worthing Hospital, with possible rotation across sites in the Sussex region
• Fixed‑term contract

Qualifications & experience

Experience / Qualifications

• FRCR or its recognised equivalent
• Full and specialist registration with the GMC, or eligibility to register within six months of interview
• Higher degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes or other academic achievements

Clinical skills and experience

• Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging, including trauma CT, and general outpatient imaging
• Good cross‑sectional skills in body and emergency imaging
• Dedicated Musculoskeletal radiology training
• Experience of sub‑specialty musculoskeletal reporting including ultrasound and MRI
• Experience of musculoskeletal interventions including image‑guided injections and fluoroscopy
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary discussions
• Experience of ultrasound‑guided interventional procedures including drain insertion and biopsies
• Interest in paediatric radiology

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside the specialty

Organisation and planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills (e.g., achievements or courses attended)

Teaching skills

• Evidence of interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience and publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate career progression to date

Personal attributes

• Good communication skills, both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and Veteran Aware Trust.

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro‑rata.

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