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Specialist Doctor in Breast Radiology
The closing date is 11 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Breast Services at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for a Breast Specialist Radiologist. The duties of this role will be based at the Park Centre for Breast Care.
The role will be a full time 10PA post with the opportunity to cover all aspects of breast screening and breast imaging services. This includes breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics, one‑stop 2WW rule clinics, ultrasound and interventional lists, and depending on experience MRI and cross‑sectional reporting.
The successful candidate will join a busy Integrated Breast Service, providing breast screening to a population of over 125,000 women, receiving over 8,000 GP referrals and treating around 1,000 new breast cancers.
Digital equipment including tomosynthesis and VAB/E are available at Brighton.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post will include the following:
* Support breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics and arbitration sessions
* Support MDM
* Support one‑stop symptomatic clinics
* Support ultrasound and interventional procedures, including VAB/E and localisation procedures
* Report breast MRIs/cross‑sectional imaging
* Support interval cancer and previously assessed cancer reviews
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
* Postgraduate qualification FRCR or its recognised equivalent
* Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
* Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
* Higher Degree
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skill
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* Evidence of interest/participation in audit
* Research experience
* Publications
* Prizes and honours
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* Good communication skills both oral and written
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Breast radiology including experience in breast symptomatic and screening
* Experience in clinical radiology and cross‑sectional imaging
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Organisation and Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Brighton and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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