Consultant Breast Radiologist – DenialHost
Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant Radiologist to work within a cohesive and supportive multi‑disciplinary team, to provide a quality service in our breast symptomatic and screening services. The Breast Unit has seen a progressive rise in symptomatic referrals in recent years leading to a steady increase in demand. A highly skilled breast radiologist with specialised training is required. Funding available for up to a 10 PA consultant breast radiologist position, expected to read a minimum of 5,000 cases per annum. The department screens the eligible populations of Gateshead, North Durham and Sunderland over a 3‑year cycle, screening approximately 35,000 women per year.
Main Duties
* Contribute to the team of breast radiologists in screen reading, assessment, symptomatic work and localisations.
* Actively contribute to the multi‑professional team, demonstrating respect and inclusion of all disciplines and roles.
* Participate in and contribute to the appropriate clinical and educational activities of the Breast Unit.
* Participate in managerial, teaching and regular audit activities of the Breast Unit.
* Contribute to MDT work of the breast unit.
* Support weekend screening clinics for radiographers (seven‑day working not yet implemented).
* There is no on‑call commitment associated with this post.
Person Specification – Essential
* Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* UK trained and holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award.
* FRCR.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary teamwork.
* Leadership skills, e.g., supervision of junior colleagues.
* Meet GMC's Good Medical Practice requirements.
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
* Understanding of clinical governance and readiness to accept responsibility.
* Demonstrable written and spoken English skills adequate to communicate about medical topics.
Person Specification – Desirable
* Postgraduate degree (MD, PhD, MSc).
* Appropriate specialised training in breast radiology.
* Wide experience in general radiology.
* Evidence of track record of encouraging and sustaining a positive culture within units.
* Commitment to work flexibly depending on service pressures.
* Calm response to stressful situations, capacity to take responsibility for own actions, excellent team player demonstrating respect for all.
Details
Date posted: 22 October 2025
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 297-7526970
Job locations: Gateshead Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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