At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team diagnosing and treating breast cancers in a supportive environment.
- Company: Highly regarded NHS teaching hospital on the South Coast of England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, teaching opportunities, and access to research activities.
- Other info: Be part of a large, collaborative radiology team with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in breast radiology while working within your subspecialty interests.
- Qualifications: GMC Specialist Registration preferred; experience in breast screening and assessment clinics.
We are working with a highly regarded NHS teaching hospital on the South Coast of England seeking a Consultant Breast Radiologist for a NHS fixed-term locum appointment of 12 months (with possible extension for further 12 months) within a large, well-established breast unit.
Why this opportunity stands out:
- High-volume specialist breast service: Join a team diagnosing and treating approximately 700 breast cancers annually, providing exposure to a broad and varied case mix across both symptomatic and screening pathways.
- Dedicated breast radiology focus: The role combines breast screening and symptomatic breast imaging, allowing consultants to work fully within their subspecialty interests.
- Excellent job plan: 9 Direct Clinical Care PAs, 1 Supporting Professional Activities PA, potential for additional sessions by agreement.
- Teaching Hospital Environment: Work within a large university teaching hospital with access to medical students and teaching opportunities, research activity and academic links, and a wide range of tertiary and specialist services.
- Established Radiology Department: Become part of a substantial radiology team of over 40 consultant radiologists across multiple subspecialties, providing strong peer support and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Salary Range: In line with NHS Pay Scale for Consultants £113,565 - £150,569 pa
The ideal candidate will have:
- Not essential, but ideally GMC Specialist Registration (or be within 6 months of CCT)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent)
- Experience within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Breast assessment clinic experience
- Participation in symptomatic breast services and 2WW pathways
This position would suit either an experienced Consultant seeking a fresh challenge or a senior trainee approaching CCT who is looking for an excellent breast radiology post within a supportive and academically active organisation.
If you would like further details, a confidential discussion, or wish to recommend a colleague for the referral bonus, please apply with your CV or contact details and I'd be happy to arrange a conversation.
Radiologist in Nottingham employer: Triple West Medical
Join a prestigious NHS teaching hospital on the South Coast of England, where you will be part of a dedicated breast radiology team within a large, well-established unit. Enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through teaching opportunities and collaboration with over 40 consultant radiologists, while contributing to a high-volume specialist service that diagnoses and treats around 700 breast cancers annually. This role not only offers an excellent job plan with competitive salary but also the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values academic links and research activity.
