Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Oncology and Breast Imaging

The closing date is 04 May 2026

Come and join Our Growing, Dynamic Radiology Department

We are seeking Consultant Radiologists specialising in Oncology and Breast Imaging to join our expanding team at Worthing Hospital.

The role requires a thorough grounding in clinical radiology including ultrasound and cross‑sectional skills. The post holder will be required to perform specialist head and neck scanning and biopsies/FNAs, and also participate in MDMs.

An interest in paediatric imaging would be desirable as we enhance our children’s and young people’s imaging pathways.

Main duties of the job

• General elective and acute (hot) reporting
• Subspecialty skills including FNAs/biopsies
• MDM
• Sub‑speciality reporting
• Participation in on‑call service
• Supervision of radiology trainees

Teaching and training are an integral part with rotating radiology trainees and speciality training.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: Broad, varied casemix including trauma, complex oncology, paediatric pathways. Active participants in regional imaging network.
• Innovation: AI triage/decision‑support pilots, structured reporting templates, dose optimisation, protocol harmonisation.
• Leadership & Development: Opportunities for governance leads (paediatric imaging, dose/IRMER, quality improvement, audit), education supervision, teaching, and management.
• Research & Academic Links: Support for NIHR portfolio studies, grant applications, imaging trials, and honorary academic titles where appropriate.
• Wellbeing & Culture: Inclusive, collegiate team; regular consultant forums; protected SPA time; wellbeing initiatives; staff networks promoting diversity & inclusion.
• Location & Lifestyle: Attractive mix of urban, suburban and rural living within easy reach of transport links; excellent schools and cultural amenities.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree
• 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 the AAC
• Higher Degree
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, other degrees e.g. BSc, MSc, MS

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Broad experience of general acute diagnostic imaging (including trauma CT) and general outpatient imaging
• Good cross‑sectional skills in body and emergency imaging
• Experience of breast US and US‑guided breast procedures
• Experience of diagnostic Head and neck US
• Experience in US‑guided neck FNA and biopsies
• Experience of supporting MDMs
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: achievements / course 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
• Prize and honours

Personal Attributes

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

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.