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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
279-RSCHCONEURAD-584
Employer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town
Brighton
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/01/2026 23:59

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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Neuroradiology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

 


Job overview

We are looking for an outstanding interventional neuroradiologist to join our team of 4 interventional and 6 diagnostic neuroradiologists, playing a pivotal role in the provision of a service to a population of 1.8 million. While the focus is interventional work, you will have a strong and integrated diagnostic component to your practice.  

The Trust recently launched a 7-day-a-week service and is planning expansion to 24/7 within the next year. This new post is pivotal to futureproofing the service and supporting its expansion. If you have additional subspecialty interests within neuroradiology, your expertise & passion will be embraced & integrated into our team.

At our department we nurture trainees and consultants alike, offering a dynamic and supportive environment. This substantive role offers both professional and geographical appeal. 

Professional Growth: Support in delivering tertiary neuroradiology services, contributing as part of a collaborative department and developing your areas of interest. 

Location: A brand-new hospital, in the vibrant city of Brighton, set between the beautiful countryside of the South Downs and the seaside.

Cutting-Edge Facilities: With advanced facilities, we offer a chance to embrace innovation in diagnostic neuroradiology and interventional services. 

Collaboration: We have strong ties with radiology and neurosciences, delivering a wide range of neuroradiology services to various specialties. 

Main duties of the job

  • Collaborate with a team of five Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologists and four Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologists.
  • Serve a population of 1.6 million with tertiary level neuroradiology services.
  • Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology services.
  • Duties include reporting, prioritization of imaging requests, clinical-radiological meetings, and on-call services.
  • Active participation in the general diagnostic neuroradiology service (1:6 ratio).
  • Engage in audit, teaching, research, MDT meetings.
  • Welcome additional subspecialty interests.
  • Join various MDTs and clinical meetings.
  • Share on-call commitment equally with existing consultants.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

  • Completion of FRCR or equivalent at time of application and subspecialty training in Neuroradiology. 
  • Full GMC registration (or equivalent) and eligibility for a License to Practice. 
  • Dedicated interventional neuroradiology training
  • A patient-centred approach, excellent clinical skills, and a passion for teaching and research.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. 

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification 

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Basic medical degree
  • • FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
  • • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • • CCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  • • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
  • • Higher Degree
  • • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degress e.g. BSc, MSc, MS

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Neuroradiology subspecialty training in Cross Sectional reporting
  • • Experience of reporting complex neuroimaging
  • • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable criteria
  • • Fellowship in neuroradiology/ Head & Neck
  • • Experience in head & neck cross sectional reporting
  • • Experience in advanced neuroimaging techniques and/or working in close collaboration with a tertiary neurosciences unit

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential criteria
  • • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
  • • Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PGcert Med Ed

Academic & Research

Essential criteria
  • • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
  • • Research experience
  • • Publications
  • • Prizes and honours

Career progression & Personal attributes

Essential criteria
  • • Appropriate progression of career to date
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Panos Koumellis
Job title
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01273 696955
Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact Panos Koumellis and Nick Skipper on [email protected] and [email protected] 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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