Job summary
We require an enthusiastic Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in MSK Radiology to join our team of 23 substantive Consultant Radiologists on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The appointee will be primarily based at either Eastbourne DGH or Conquest Hospital Hastings, although this may change depending on service need.

Applicants should demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology alongside General Radiology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of MSK and wider Radiology services within the department.

The Radiology Departments are actively involved in teaching, with four radiology trainees on rotation from the HEKSS deanery. Audit and other continuing professional development activities are actively encouraged.

This post will be offered on Terms and Conditions in line with national pay scales.

Maternity leave Cover

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.

Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year, per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-CQEB-1191
Job locations: Eastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom

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

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Eastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager - Radiology
Melissa Brotherwood
m.brotherwood@nhs.net