Consultant Breast Radiologist

University Hospitals Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare foundation in Brighton is seeking a Breast Consultant Radiologist to join the Integrated Breast Services team. The role involves supporting breast screening, conducting assessments, and providing comprehensive breast imaging care, all within a dynamic and innovative environment. Candidates must have FRCR or equivalent, GMC registration, and experience in breast radiology. This is a full-time position, providing essential services to a diverse population. Join us in making a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent and GMC registration required.
• Experience in breast radiology and clinical radiology.
• Evidence of managerial skills and teaching commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support breast screening reporting and assessment clinics.
• Conduct ultrasound and interventional procedures.
• Report breast MRIs and cross-sectional imaging.

Skills

Breast radiology including experience in breast screening

Wide experience in clinical radiology and cross sectional imaging

Good communication skills both oral and written

Education

FRCR or its recognised equivalent

MD or equivalent Higher Degree

Full and specialist registration with the GMC

Job description

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Main area Breast Services
Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract Permanent
Hours

• Full time
• Part time

10 sessions per week (Part time is considered)
Job ref 279-MWRSCHBRCON-539-A

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Park Centre for Breast Care / Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton
Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 13/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Breast Services at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for a Breast Consultant 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 the 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 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

No on‑call commitments.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work–life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

• FRCR or its recognised equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Clinical Radiology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Membership of other relevant subspecialty organisations
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Breast radiology including experience in breast screening
• Wide experience in clinical radiology and cross sectional imaging

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skill

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.

Applications that rely heavily on AI‑generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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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.

Contact Information

• Katerina Lekanidi – Lead Breast Radiology Advisor – Email: [e-mail] – Tel: [phone]
• Rebecca Locke – Lead Breast Radiology Advisor – Email: [e-mail]
• Soraia Fontes – Head of Breast Screening and Breast Imaging Services – Email: [e-mail]
• Mark Roche – Head of Service – Imaging – Email: [e-mail]