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Job overview

We are seeking an outstanding Consultant Radiologist for a period of 9 months to cover maternity leave, with the possibility to extend, to support the Interventional Radiology service at a Level 1 trauma hospital, supporting the centralisation of Regional Vascular Services, and contribute to the expanding non-vascular IR workload in the spoke hospital, including hepatobiliary and oncology intervention. There are many opportunities provided by working at University Hospitals Sussex (UHSx) with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and research, and high quality patient experience. A completely new hospital, including new state of the art IR department has opened in 2023, as part of the 3T development (Teaching, Tertiary services, and Trauma). We have close working relationships with our referring colleagues to provide a strong, growing ambitious unit.  
The successful applicant will contribute to a 1:8 regional IR on call rota and experience in embolisation techniques are essential. Demonstration of comprehensive IR training and experience will be expected. EVAR training can be provided on the job if required. Additional sub-speciality interests will be considered.

Sussex is also a great location to live near to the London Gatwick airport, seaside and South Downs and also has excellent schools nearby. It is also commuting distance to London for partners.

Main duties of the job

The new consultant will be expected to provide specialist interventional radiology services to the Trust. The appointment is to cope with the increase in interventional workload generally within the local health economy, but particularly to contribute to the development of Brighton as the major regional vascular and trauma centre, and contribute to a comprehensive 24/7 interventional radiology on-call rota. There is a separate general radiology consultant on-call for diagnostic imaging, in addition to separate neuro and paediatric rotas. The Sectra PACS system allows remote reporting from home for the discussion of IR cases.

The on-call will be supported by a full interventional radiology nurse and radiographer rota. There are currently 10 IR nurses with further posts out to advert. The post holders will be integrated into the clinical activities of the general imaging department with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care in addition to contributing to all service developments, teaching and research. They will work and liaise with existing consultants to provide and develop imaging services. The candidates will need to cover all imaging modalities and contribute to the general radiology workload.

All on-call and emergency duties will be from the hub site in Brighton.

More specifically the post-holders will have an opportunity to work closely with the Chief of Trauma and IR Lead to help develop robust interventional imaging services to ensure the rapid trea

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, 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 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 our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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.