Job overview
We require an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Radiologist to join our team 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. Development of subspecialty areas of interest in addition to core skills is encouraged and 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. Applicants must have full GMC registration.
Thanks to everyone who applied before. This posting is for new applicants only, so previous candidates don’t need to apply again.
Main duties of the job
First line on call is provided by SpR or staff grade radiologists until 10pm weekdays and 5pm weekends with on call outsourced to a reporting company overnight. Our General Radiology consultant team is responsible for checking scans the following day to ensure quality assurance and education on a 1 in 8 rota. Daytime cover is also provided for a Malignant cord compression MRI at weekends on the same 1 in 8 rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
First line on call is provided by SpR or staff grade radiologists until 10pm weekdays and 5pm weekends with on call outsourced to a reporting company overnight. Our General Radiology consultant team is responsible for checking scans the following day to ensure quality assurance and education on a 1 in 8 rota. 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 specification
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Training and experience
Essential
- Wide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRI
Desirable
- Fellowship in a specialist area of Radiology.
- To demonstrate expert practice in the field of Breast Imaging, including reporting of mammograms, undertaking and reporting of breast ultrasound images, performing stereotactic and other breast biopsies, as well as fine needle aspiration of breast tissue and guided localisation procedures. To take an active role in Breast MDM’s and breast service meetings.
Administration & Management
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of radiology services in a busy DGH radiology department.
- Leadership skills
- Familiar 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 Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Personal skills & attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Qualification & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Full Registration with licence to practise with GMC
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- Other higher degree or diploma
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
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This advert is for Trust Locum Consultant Radiology- Breast with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £113565 - £150569 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Up to). The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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