Fixed Term Consultant in Neuroradiology

Consulting & Corporate Strategy
Fife
May 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Fixed Term Consultant in Neuroradiology

Closing date: 27 May 2026.

We are looking for a Fixed Term interventional neuroradiologist to join our team of 4 interventional and 6 diagnostic neuroradiologists. The role supports a population of 1.8 million with a focus on interventional work and a strong integrated diagnostic component.

The Trust has launched a 7 day a week service and plans to expand to 24/7 within a year.

Location: Brand new hospital in Brighton, between the South Downs and the sea.

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.
  • Report, prioritise imaging requests, attend clinical radiological meetings, and provide on call services.
  • Maintain a 1:6 ratio of general diagnostic neuroradiology service.
  • Engage in audit, teaching, research, MDT meetings.
  • Welcome and integrate 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 licence to practice.
  • Dedicated interventional neuroradiology training.
  • Patient centred approach, excellent clinical skills, passion for teaching and research.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Experience / Qualifications (Person Specification)

  • 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 AAC.
  • Higher degree, distinctions, scholarships, prizes, or other degrees such as BSc, MSc, MSc.

Clinical Skills & Experience

  • Neuroradiology subspecialty training in cross sectional reporting.
  • Experience reporting complex neuroimaging.
  • Understanding of clinical risk management.
  • Ability to communicate well with patients and staff.
  • Experience in head & neck cross sectional reporting.
  • Experience in advanced neuroimaging techniques and/or working in close collaboration with a tertiary neurosciences unit.

Knowledge

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.

Organisation & Planning

  • Experience and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Understanding of NHS, clinical governance, and resource constraints.
  • Evidence of managerial skills: achievements, courses attended.

Teaching Skills

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

Academic & Research

  • Evidence of participation in audit.
  • Research experience.
  • Publications.
  • Prizes and honours.

Career progression & Personal attributes

  • Appropriate progression of career to date.
  • Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279).

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