Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 11 months (Maternity Cover (end date: 21/06/2027))
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-WTGFTCONRAD-668-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Fixed Term General Consultant Radiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
Job overview
Applicants are invited for a fixed term Consultant Radiologist post based at Worthing Hospital.
The role requires a thorough grounding in clinical radiology including ultrasound and cross sectional skills. We welcome any subspecialty interests but particularly welcome applications from those with experience in head and neck or neuroradiology. There is the opportunity to take part in local multidisciplinary meetings.
The successful candidate will have good cross-sectional skills in body and emergency imaging with an expectation to join the general on call rota for the base site. The Radiology departments across University Hospitals Sussex support teaching and the post-holder will be expected to support clinical teaching and educational supervision. Opportunities for under and post-graduate teaching are available through our collaboration with Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and research and management are encouraged.
All Consultants have a continuing and individual responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients in their charge. Within Clinical Radiology, Consultants are expected to share, together with other members of the Clinical Service Team, in the duties associated with providing an efficient and effective service.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
· General elective and acute (hot) reporting
· General and subspecialty ultrasound lists
· US guided Neck FNA and biopsies
· Symptomatic breast clinic including diagnostic breast US and US guided breast procedures.
· Supervision of radiology trainees
· Participation in MDMs including Skin MDM
· Participation in diagnostic on-call service
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
Teaching and training are an integral part with rotating radiology trainees and subspecialty training. Participation in teaching for the radiology Master’s program (MSc) conducted at the medical school is also encouraged.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Deputy Clinical Director and Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee and the job plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives.
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs on average per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week (includes CPD, audit, teaching & research)
The following provides scheduling details of the clinical activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan which occur at regular times in the week. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Director about the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. The post-holder will be able to negotiate depending on activity.
General sessions – will include sub-speciality reporting and ultrasound. Up to 2 PA’s per week of home reporting can be facilitated within the job plan at the three-month meeting.
Acute general sessions – will include hot reporting and acute ultrasound
For all DCCs it is expected that the staff member will be directly or indirectly supervising radiology trainees, trainee / qualified extended scope radiographers, sonographers and undergraduate students.
The posts may also be available on a part time basis. When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any site.
On Call Commitment:
The on-call arrangements across the Trust are currently changing. The new posts will be starting as an additional layer of on-call provision in evenings (weekday 1700-2100hr) and weekend (8hrs of DCC with a variable start time) as we unify the on-calls across the organisation and look to provide more comprehensive cover.
The current on-call provision is by site (RSCH/PRH with StRs support, Worthing and St Richards) with the intention of adding a 4th consultant to work with the site-based provision, extend the depth and breadth of service provision and reduce outsourcing). This will be facilitated by the current CRIS merger which will facilitate cross-Trust work and so a more collaborative work pattern in- and out-of-hours, reducing the current intensity of workload and provide easy access to second opinions etc.
This on-call will attract DCC payment according to hours spent on- call, currently equating to approx. 1.1DCC/week for a 1 in 10 rota – and this may adjust depending on the number of individuals on the on-call and its frequency). There will be an initial approximately 1 in 25-30 commitment to overnight on-call activity 2100-0900hr in direct and immediate support of the on-call StRs based at RSCH.
This will attract a band A category for immediate response and attract a 3% uplift due to the frequency of on-call.
|
Category |
Percentage |
|
A |
3% |
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- FRCR or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Radiology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
- Good cross-sectional skills in body and emergency imaging
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of diagnostic Head and neck US.
- Experience in US guided neck FNA and biopsies
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and 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
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Phil Jarvis
- Job title
- Consultant Radiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
N/A
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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