Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding colleague wishing to actively support the Paediatric Radiology department based primarily 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 undertake adult general sessions each week if desired.
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 Paediatric Radiologist. The new consultant will be expected to provide paediatric imaging services to the Trust at a tertiary level, which will include neuro. 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.
About us
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 ourWellbeing Programme 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oPost graduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- oSpecialist training in Paediatric imaging
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oDistinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS
- oFellowship in paediatric radiology
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oTherapeutic fluoroscopy for intussusception
Desirable
- oExperience in paediatric neuroradiology /MSK/ Cross sectional reporting
- oExperience of diverse paediatric interventional procedures
- oPaediatric neuro radiology
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written
Additionally
Essential
- oGood references from relevant sources
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oPost graduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Radiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- oSpecialist training in Paediatric imaging
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oDistinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc, MSc, MS
- oFellowship in paediatric radiology
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oTherapeutic fluoroscopy for intussusception
Desirable
- oExperience in paediatric neuroradiology /MSK/ Cross sectional reporting
- oExperience of diverse paediatric interventional procedures
- oPaediatric neuro radiology
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written
Additionally
Essential
- oGood references from relevant sources
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
