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The closing date is 05 May 2026
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Job summary
We require an enthusiastic 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 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 job
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.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
Providing 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
First 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 Specification
Qualification & Registration
Essential
MB BS or equivalent
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
Full Registration with licence to practise with GMC
Included 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)
Desirable
MD or equivalent
Other higher degree or diploma
Training and experience
Essential
Wide experience of all aspects of radiology including multislice CT and MRI
Desirable
Fellowship in a specialist area of Radiology.
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
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
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
Teaching
Essential
Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
Educational qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
