Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 2QZ
Salary
£100.00 to £120.00
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist to join an existing team at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The successful c...
In the breast department the post holder would share responsibility for covering symptomatic and assessment clinics, ultrasound guided pre-treatment localisations.
Most stereo procedures are undertaken by consultant radiographers or advanced practitioners, ultrasound excisions are undertaken by some of the team. Screen reading in dedicated sessions includes reading follow up and family history mammograms. MRI is double read independently by two breast radiologists.
Timetabled MDT preparation and presentation is shared, with Consultant Radiographers participating in presentation of new cases.
Consensus meetings occur three times a week at dedicated times.
The post holder will join the other radiologists sharing the service provision for the Radiology Department, which would include reporting CT, MR and XR for inpatients / emergency department attenders, outpatients and GP patients and performing and reporting Ultrasounds.
On call work may be included in the role which comprises evening and weekend daytime cover. Overnight acute studies are outsourced with the radiologist acting as back up in case of system failures or for other radiological queries that need immediate input
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Entry on the GMC specialist register in Clinical Radiology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Any other relevant qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in running MDTs.
- Experience of implementing IRMER Regulations.
Desirable
- Interests to compliment the department.
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- - PLAB 1 - PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/medicine.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to organise oneself and own work.
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of Radiology Governance meetings and Learning meetings (REALM) where discussions around errors in Radiology are performed in a culture 'of no-blame' and learning from errors.
Management Ability
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead staff.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
- Experience and competent with IT.
Desirable
- Experience of efficient, effective, and smooth running of a Radiology department.
- Knowledge and experience of QSI accreditation programmes.
Teaching/Education
Essential
- Experience of teaching radiology to non-radiologists and/or trainees.
Desirable
- Attendance at a teaching skills course.
Personality
Essential
- Effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs, other clinical colleagues, nurses and other staff.
- Commitment to continuing medical education of requirements of clinical Governance and audit.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
- Interpersonal skills, working co-operatively with others open and non-defensive, sense of humour.
How to apply
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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