Job Description Consultant Breast Radiologist About the trust With a workforce of over 7,500 staff, we are one of the largest acute Trusts in the region, providing healthcare services to a population of around 750,000 people, with the number expected to grow in the coming years. Our services include all major specialties, and we operate from two main hospital sites with a range of outpatient services and community diagnostic centres. They are also proud of our Cancer Centre, Stroke Unit, and Neurosciences Centre, which are central to our efforts in delivering excellence in patient care. Job Summary An exciting new opportunity has been created for a Consultant Breast Radiologist to join an expanding team. This is a 12-month fixed-term post that arises from increasing demand for breast radiology services as part of their ongoing transformation and service expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing both breast radiology and general radiology services, working closely with existing specialist colleagues. Weekly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings are held, which will also serve as an educational resource for trainees and allied health professionals. The role includes contributing to specialist MDTs, sharing on-call commitments, and providing support across various hospital sites. Radiology Department The Radiology department is large and busy, with 40 Radiologists and a growing number of diagnostic services. The department operates across multiple sites, including community diagnostic centres, and undertakes a significant number of CT, MRI, and ultrasound procedures each year. In response to growing demand, substantial investments have been made in upgrading imaging equipment, including new CT and MRI scanners, along with state-of-the-art biplane theatres. They provide a comprehensive breast service across several sites, serving a population of approximately 800,000. The service includes symptomatic care, screening, risk-related services, and reconstructive surgery. The breast care service operates as a part of the North East London Cancer Network and the London Cancer pathway, with close to 500 cancers treated annually, and a third of those detected through the local breast screening service. We also manage significant numbers of symptomatic referrals and are always striving to adopt new technologies and remain at the forefront of breast cancer care. Duties and Responsibilities The Consultant Breast Radiologist will have the following key responsibilities: Provide comprehensive breast and general radiology services across all Trust sites. Participate in and lead symptomatic one-stop breast clinics, pre-operative wire localisations, and breast biopsy clinics (both US-guided and mammography/stereo-guided). Report on breast MRIs and cross-sectional images, including CT and MRI scans performed at both the main hospitals and community diagnostic centres. Contribute to the general duty roster, providing hot reporting and urgent imaging services. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) focused on breast care and general radiology services, working in rotation with other consultant radiologists. Share on-call duties with other radiologists, with a 1:11 rota, ensuring adequate coverage for urgent cases across both hospital sites. Work across multiple sites as required, including King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital. Additional Responsibilities Clinical Governance and Quality Standards : The post holder will participate in departmental governance activities, including audits, incident investigations, and meetings to ensure adherence to clinical standards and continuous improvement in service delivery. Teaching and Education : The post holder will contribute to the education and training of junior radiologists and other healthcare professionals. There will be opportunities for mentorship and supervision, as well as involvement in teaching during MDTs and clinical meetings. Research and Development : The Trust encourages involvement in research, and the post holder will be supported if they wish to pursue further research opportunities related to breast radiology or other areas of interest. Professional Development : The post holder will be expected to keep up-to-date with developments in breast radiology, attending relevant CPD sessions and ensuring that professional skills and knowledge are maintained to a high standard. Job Plan A formal job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director, and it will be reviewed annually. The role includes a total of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), broken down as follows: Direct Clinical Care (DCC) : 8.5 PAs, which includes regular clinical duties and on-call commitments. Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) : 1.5 PAs, which include activities like clinical governance, audit, teaching, and research. Example of a Weekly Job Plan: Monday : 9:00am – 1:00pm: One-Stop Breast Clinic 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Reporting (CT/MRI/General Radiology) & MDT Tuesday : 11:00am – 1:00pm: Reporting (CT/MRI) 1:00pm – 5:00pm: SPA Wednesday : 9:00am – 1:00pm: Reporting (CT/MRI & Breast Session) 1:00pm – 5:00pm: MDT Preparation & General Reporting Thursday : 8:00am – 11:00am: MDT/Clinic/Biopsy 11:00am – 1:00pm: SPA Friday : 8:00am – 1:00pm: Wires & Breast Clinic 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Breast Biopsy Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential : Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) FRCR (or equivalent) Experience in triple assessment for breast clinics Competency in ultrasound and stereo-guided breast biopsy procedures Competency in pre-operative wire localisation of breast lesions Involvement in clinical audit and teaching Desirable : Possession of CCT in Radiology On the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of entry at the time of interview) Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals Apply now to register your interest