Consultant Radiology

Job SummaryWe require an enthusiastic 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 and Radionuclide and lower GI Radiology. 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.Main Duties of the JobOur General Radiology consultant team is responsible for checking scans the following day to ensure quality assurance and education on a 1 in 8 rota.About UsWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workProviding 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 over 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.DetailsDate posted: 05 December 2025Pay SchemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking PatternPart-timeJob LocationsEastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UDJob ResponsibilitiesFirst 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. 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.Person SpecificationQualifications & RegistrationMB BS or equivalentMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of RadiologistsFull Registration with licence to practise with GMCIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of interview or to have obtained CCT within 6 months of interview date. Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR)DesirableMD or equivalentOther higher degree or diplomaTraining and ExperienceWide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRIDesirableFellowship in a specialist area of Radiology.Administration & ManagementExperience in day to day organisation of radiology services in a busy DGH radiology department.Leadership skillsFamiliar 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 AppraisalDesirableManagement course and/or qualificationsKnowledge of the structure of Health ServiceAudit, Research and PublicationsThorough understanding of principles of medical auditUnderstanding of the role of researchDesirableCompletion and/or Publication of audit projectsExperience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to specialityAbility to lead clinical research projectPersonal skills & attributesEffective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary teamLeadership qualitiesAbility to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendanceGood communication & interpersonal skillsDesirableGood presentation skillsDemonstration of initiated projectsTeachingEnthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groupsDesirableEducational qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustEastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UDEmployer's websitehttp://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr