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Job overview

We are looking for an outstanding colleague wishing to actively support the Paediatric Radiology department based at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital within the University Hospitals Sussex University Hospitals Trust. The post holder will contribute to the expanding MSK, oncology and paediatric neuroradiology workload; there is an opportunity for the successful candidate to provide adult radiology sessions in either general radiology or a subspecialty of their choice.

The new clinical operating model has yet to define a strategy for paediatric radiology. The new post holder will form part of the senior clinical team to contribute towards a mission statement for the service and develop a five-year plan for service development. This will include investing in training, developing / establishing local services, building on established paediatric networks and reviewing paediatric radiology provision across the integrated care subsystem.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant Radiologist to support both paediatric and adult services. The new consultant will be expected to provide paediatric imaging services to the Trust at a tertiary level, which will include neuro and to provide adult radiology sessions in either general radiology or a subspecialty of their choice. They will work and liaise with existing consultants to provide and develop further the imaging services. The successful candidate would need to cover all imaging modalities. The appointment is to cope with the increase in workload generally within the local health economy and to support the paediatric on-call service. The post holder will be integrated into the clinical activities of the general and the paediatric imaging department with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care in addition to contributing to all service developments, teaching and research. The post holder will have a flexible attitude to working within their job plan.

The post will include mixed sessional time for general Xray reporting, CT and MRI reporting as well as ultrasound and fluoroscopy commitments. These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. There is an opportunity for a suitably trained and enthusiastic individual to develop the local ultrasound-guided interventional service or contribute to the paediatric PETCT service when introduced in 2023.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourÌý for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Ìý

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.