Consultant Paediatric Radiologist

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated, skilled, and caring paediatric radiologist to join our dedicated team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

About Us Southampton Children’s Hospital is a leading centre for specialist paediatric services in the South of England, serving Southampton, the Isle of Wight, and the Channel Islands. We are a major trauma centre and part of the Oxford–Southampton Children’s Hospital Network, covering cardiac, critical care, neuroscience, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. As a major teaching centre and base for the Wessex Radiology Training Scheme, we are committed to supporting medical careers.

Role Overview You will deliver a comprehensive diagnostic paediatric radiology service, including plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI, and lead imaging in multidisciplinary meetings. Subspecialist training in paediatric radiology and participation in the on-call rota are essential. A standard full-time job plan includes 10 PAs (8.5 clinical, 1.5 supporting), with acute/emergency and outpatient reporting. On-call is consultant-led, supported by a senior registrar, with compensation via a non-working day (2 PAs). We encourage development of subspecialty interests, including paediatric interventional radiology or neuroradiology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist post based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The main responsibilities of the post are summarised below.

• In conjunction with colleagues, work flexibly to achieve the hospitals agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient paediatric imaging services. •    Out of hours responsibilities, including participation in the consultant on-call rota. •    Provision of specialist paediatric radiology input at relevant local and regional MDTs •    Supporting regional centres through provision of specialist paediatric radiology reporting and advice •    Participation in medical audit, clinical governance processes and CPD.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 7th January 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 14th December 2025