Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a FIXED TERM contract with the position commencing in the month of ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a locum Consultant in Abdominal Radiology, based at Southampton General Hospital. Applicants must be fully accredited in Clinical Radiology with subspecialty training in Abdominal Imaging.
UHSFT serves 1.3 million people in Southampton and south Hampshire, and provides specialist services to a regional population of up to 3 million. It is a leading centre for teaching and research in partnership with the University of Southampton, the MRC, and the Wellcome Trust, and is one of 11 UK centres in the NHS 100,000 Genomes Project.
The Trust handles over 112,000 inpatient/day cases, 50,000 emergency admissions, 375,000 outpatient visits, and 110,000 ED attendances annually. It delivers GI cancer services locally and nationally, with all cases reviewed in MDTs with radiologist input.
This locum post covers maternity leave and includes inpatient and outpatient work, focusing on abdominal CT/US, CT colonography, and MRI. MDT participation is encouraged based on interest. There is no on-call requirement.
Southampton offers excellent amenities, access to the New Forest, and world-renowned sailing facilities.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum position created due to cover maternity leave.Both Inpatient and Outpatient work.No On call requirementA combination of general abdominal CT/US as well as specialist CT colonography and MRI will be the mainstay of the job.Attendance at MDTs will also be considered, depending on interests.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on: 14th October 2025
This vacancy closes on or before: 5th October 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum position created due to cover maternity leave.Both Inpatient and Outpatient work.No On call requirementA combination of general abdominal CT/US as well as specialist CT colonography and MRI will be the mainstay of the job.Attendance at MDTs will also be considered, depending on interests.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on: 14th October 2025
This vacancy closes on or before: 5th October 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCR or equivalent
- Completed general training in Radiology, and subspecialist abdominal radiology experience
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCS
- ECNR
- Publication in peer reviewed Journals
- Training and experience in abdominal ultrasound and biopsy
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Appropriate level of organisational, leadership, professional and personal abilities to function effectively as a consultant neuroradiologist
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other healthcare professionals
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Empathetic and sensitive to patient's needs
- Experience and willingness to undertake audit and clinical governance activities
Desirable
- Teaching skills: Experience in organising computer-based meetings, teaching and e-learning
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCR or equivalent
- Completed general training in Radiology, and subspecialist abdominal radiology experience
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCS
- ECNR
- Publication in peer reviewed Journals
- Training and experience in abdominal ultrasound and biopsy
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Appropriate level of organisational, leadership, professional and personal abilities to function effectively as a consultant neuroradiologist
- Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other healthcare professionals
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Empathetic and sensitive to patient's needs
- Experience and willingness to undertake audit and clinical governance activities
Desirable
- Teaching skills: Experience in organising computer-based meetings, teaching and e-learning
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
