Employer Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Nottingham Breast Institute / City Hospital Town Nottingham Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 29/07/2025 23:59
Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for the Locum Consultant Radiologist post with expertise in Breast imaging.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and pro-active colleagues to join a well-established high performing team of 9 Breast Radiologists to provide both symptomatic and screening breast services.
There will be a commitment to General Radiology services as part of this post and a specialist interest may be able to be accommodated. The post will come with a compulsory contribution to the Body out of hours acute imaging support - maximum 1:7 provision of 2 PAs weekend reporting
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the fourth largest acute Trust within the UK. The Breast unit at Nottingham City is one of the largest in the country, treating in excess of 700 new cancers per year, diagnosed from over 8000 new referrals to the “one stop” Breast clinic. Breast Screening is provided as part of the National Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) with an eligible population of around 118,000.
The department has the latest imaging technologies to include Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Tomosynthesis biopsy, Contrast Enhanced stereotactic biopsy and Shear Wave Elastography.
We are at the cusp of changing the way we provide imaging services across the region. This is an exciting time to join the radiology team at NUH.
Main duties of the job
The appointees will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan.
Clinical
A full range of radiology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under their care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency radiology service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and the proper functioning of the department.
The appointees will join the existing team of 9 Breast Radiologists and will support the growth in demand for Breast services at NUH.
The person appointed will be required to contribute to the provision of Diagnostic services at Queen’s Medical Centre, City Campus, Nottingham Treatment Centre and possibly to the region via EMRAD.
The posts include sessions for reporting time for MRI and CT. There is an obligation to participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
The successful candidate will be expected to become an effective member of the Breast Radiology team, to be responsible for the care of patients in their charge and to participate in teaching, research, audit and continuing professional development
Working for our organisation
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
A full range of radiology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under their care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency radiology service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and the proper functioning of the department.
The appointees will join the existing team of 9 Breast Radiologists and will support the growth in demand for Breast services at NUH.
The person appointed will be required to contribute to the provision of Diagnostic services at Queen’s Medical Centre, City Campus, Nottingham Treatment Centre and possibly to the region via EMRAD.
The posts include sessions for reporting time for MRI and CT. There is an obligation to participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
The successful candidate will be expected to become an effective member of the Breast Radiology team, to be responsible for the care of patients in their charge and to participate in teaching, research, audit and continuing professional development
In regards to these posts, the individuals should aim to adhere to the following principles / aspirations:
• To contribute to delivery of Breast services and Diagnostic Imaging in NUH.
• To work with Clinical colleagues to enhance performance and improve clinical outcomes by: delivering an evidence-based service, adopting and implementing national guidance in a timely manner and introducing new or innovative treatments in line with Trust guidance / policy
• To maintain individual and team competencies and patient safety by attending mandatory training, participating in audit, discrepancy and M+M meetings and contributing to teaching and research
• To minimise reporting times for all imaging and aid compliance with the 4-hour wait in A+E and the 2-week wait for cancer patients.
A commitment to the training of Specialist Registrars on the East Midlands Deanery North Radiology Training Scheme is required by means of formal lectures, informal tuition and supervision, and by encouraging research.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, their Consultant colleagues and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of their time (pro rata) to the duties of the posts and give them priority at all times.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Full registration with the GMC
* Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
* Within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Professional Qualifications/Development
* FRCR or equivalent
* MRCP, MRCS or other professional or higher qualification.
Clinical Skills/Experience
* Completed approved Breast Imaging Training within a symptomatic service.
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
* Experience of working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme
* Experience in advanced imaging techniques.
* The ability to develop novel solutions to clinical problems
* Specific training in communication skills
* Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Management Skills
* Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
* Able to work in a team.
* Completed an appropriate management course, Higher management degree or qualification or training
* The wish to develop and use leadership skills within the Breast team.
* The desire and ability to become a national opinion leader in Breast imaging
* Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
* Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
* Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
* Track record in radiology research preferably with original publications related to Breast Radiology
* Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Practical Requirements
* Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen’s Medical Centre campus
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.
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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:
* Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
* Start an Apprenticeship
* Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
* Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Departmentconfidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
* Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Adam Hughes Job title Joint Head of Service, Breast Radiology Email address adam.hughes2@nhs.net Additional information
Samantha Closs, Joint HoS for Breast Radiology
S.Closs@nhs.net
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