Consultant Breast Radiologist

West Suffolk Hospital; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished NHS Trust in Bury St Edmunds is looking for a full-time Consultant Breast Radiologist with a focus on breast imaging. This role involves joining a team of 26 Consultant Radiologists, maintaining high standards of care, participating in breast screening and training staff. Candidates should be proactive in professional development and clinical governance. This is an excellent opportunity to support comprehensive radiology services in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in Radiology services.
• Be an active member of the breast screening team.
• Teach and train Radiology students and staff.
• Participate in departmental Clinical Governance.
• Engage in continuing professional development.

Job description

Overview

A vacancy for a full time Consultant Breast Radiologist with an interest in breast imaging has arisen at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The exact programmed activities can be negotiated. The post holder will join the other 26 Consultant Radiologists in providing a comprehensive radiology service to patients in West Suffolk and its environs. All Radiologists have specialist interests and support the relevant multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest, evidence-based clinical standards in the delivery of Radiology services for the Trust and the local community.
• Active member of team delivering West Suffolk breast screening according to NHS BSP standards.
• Teaching and training of Radiology SpRs, Radiographers, Medical Students, SAS doctors and other staff as appropriate.
• Participate actively in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Participate actively in continuing professional development (CPD) and Trust Appraisal and Revalidation Process.

Additional notes

Please see full job description attached for details. Interviews to be held on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.

About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Our services include adult and paediatric community care in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, including a range of nursing, therapy, and rehabilitation support.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and uphold our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork. With nearly 5,000 staff from diverse backgrounds, we strive to be a great place to work. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us and consider what you will BeKnown for.

Contact for further details / informal visits

Name: Dr Saranya Vickramarajah, Job title: Consultant Radiologist, Email: [e-mail]

Danielle Bourdiec, Email: [e-mail]