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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Breast Radiologist to join a large, well-established Imaging Department in the North West. The successful candidate will work within a highly subspecialised breast imaging service, delivering both symptomatic and breast screening services, and contributing to a high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic pathway.

The post holder will work alongside an experienced team of Consultant Breast Radiologists, Breast Surgeons, Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, and Clinical Specialists, supporting a breast service that delivers care aligned with the National Breast Screening Programme.
 

Service Overview

The Breast Imaging Service supports a screening population of over 100,000 women, equating to approximately 34,000 screening examinations per annum, alongside a high-volume symptomatic service.

The wider Imaging Department comprises a large cohort of Consultant Radiologists, with strong subspecialisation across body imaging, neuroradiology, vascular radiology, and interventional radiology. The department has a strong ethos of quality assurance, audit, evidence-based practice, and research, with active participation in national and international clinical trials and innovation initiatives, including AI-supported mammography assessment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level breast imaging services across symptomatic and screening pathways.
• Participate in breast multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, with rotational cover and full sessional commitment.
• Deliver and support the National Breast Screening Programme, including assessment clinics and interventional lists.
• Contribute to body imaging CT reporting and participate in the body imaging on-call rota, supported by speciality registrars.
• Work closely with colleagues in Surgery, Histopathology, Oncology, and Allied Health Professionals through MDTs and joint clinico-radiological meetings.
• Actively participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement, including ongoing accreditation processes.
• Support and contribute to research activity, including national and international multicentre studies.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education and training, including teaching of radiology trainees and advanced practitioners.
• Support service development and adoption of new imaging techniques and technologies.

On-Call Commitments

• Participation in the Consultant Body Imaging on-call rota, currently operating on approximately a 1:18 weekday and 1:10 weekend basis.
• First-line on-call cover is provided by specialty registrars, with separate rotas for neuroradiology and vascular radiology.

Job Planning and Flexible Working

• Job planning will be agreed with the successful candidate, based on a 40-hour working week.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time working, extended working days, and weekend sessions, may be accommodated by mutual agreement.
• Opportunities exist to develop additional interests, including ultrasound- and CT-guided intervention (desirable but not essential).

Essential Qualifications

• Complete GMC registration with Licence to Practise.
• FRCR or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, or equivalent (or within 6 months of completion at interview).
• Completion of complete speciality training in Radiology.
• Minimum of 1 year of NHS experience in Radiology at consultant or senior speciality level.

Clinical Experience and Skills

Essential

• High level of clinical competence in Breast Imaging.
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across breast and body imaging.
• Strong organisational, reporting, and workload prioritisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and support service leadership.

Desirable

• Experience in breast interventional procedures.
• Teaching experience across medical and non-medical staff groups.
• Interest in research, innovation, and service development.

Research, Audit, and Governance

Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, clinical audit and governance.
• Awareness of current developments and evidence-based practice in breast radiology.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Active involvement in research studies or trials.

Professional Attributes

Essential

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Calm and professional approach under pressure.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation.
• Flexible, collaborative, and patient-focused approach to care.