Consultant Paediatric Radiologist

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Consultant Paediatric Radiologist

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated, skilled and caring professional to join a friendly and cohesive team of dedicated paediatric radiologists at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

About The Team

Southampton Children’s Hospital is part of University Hospital Southampton and is a major centre for specialist paediatric services in the South of England. We provide acute specialist care to our local population in Southampton and the wider region, including the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. We are a major paediatric trauma centre and part of the Oxford and Southampton Children’s Hospital Network (cardiac, critical care, neuroscience, orthopaedics, rehabilitation and transitional care). Supporting the development of medical careers is one of our trust’s key aims, and the hospital is a major teaching centre and is the base for the Wessex Radiology Training Scheme. Paediatric radiology is an essential component of the Southampton Children’s Hospital, and we have exciting plans to grow the service to continue to provide an excellent tertiary service and advise our local DGHs.

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

Working for our organisation

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.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidates will have subspecialist training in paediatric radiology and be able to participate fully with the varied work of the department including the dedicated on-call rota. This would consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic paediatric radiology service which includes general plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI. Experience in leading imaging in multidisciplinary meetings is essential.

A standard full-time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities, which includes 8 Pas for direct clinical care and 2 supporting PAs. Sessions will be a mix of acute/emergency work and outpatient reporting.

The on call is overseen by a single consultant, supported by a senior registrar. Compensation for on call commitments is provided with a single non-working PA per week (1 PA).

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest in collaboration with their colleagues. Paediatric neuroradiology is not essential, but we will endeavour to accommodate a strong interest in this subspecialty. Similarly, an interest in dedicated paediatric interventional radiology will be supported.

Applicants would be expected to participate in training and quality improvement activity if appointed.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 3rd June 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 22nd May 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

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 Experience of Paediatric Radiology with at least 1 year of subspecialty training in a recognised centre Independent performance and reporting of all general paediatric diagnostic imaging Independent performance of pneumatic reduction of intussusception and standard emergency paediatric fluoroscopy or readiness to be trained in this technique

Desirable criteria

CCT Radiology MRCP or FRCS Publications in Paediatric Radiology Fellowship in Paediatric Radiology Experience of working in paediatric trauma imaging Independent performance of gastrojejunal feeding tube changes

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

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 Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Ability to work with children and parents Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department Radiology-specific audits leading to change in practice Able to participate in an out of hours rota Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others

Desirable criteria

Demonstration of an understanding of NHS management, service improvement and implementing change

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

Patients First Always Improving Working Together