Clinical Fellow Higher in Radiology (Breast)

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Cambridge seeks a Clinical Fellow Higher in Radiology specializing in breast imaging. Commencing in August 2026, candidates must have a minimum of four years of training and full GMC registration. Responsibilities include participating in a senior on-call rota and providing general radiology services. The role offers the opportunity for highly specialized training and involvement in a cutting-edge breast cancer care unit. Applicants from outside the UK are welcome, and sponsorship may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute radiology and recent on-call responsibilities.
• Demonstrable English communication skills in medical contexts.
• FRCR 2B examination is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Senior Radiology Registrar on-call rota.
• Report and manage breast disease in a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide general radiology services, including CT presentations.

Skills

Specialist Breast Imaging

Communication skills

General radiology knowledge

Education

Full Registration and Licence to Practice with GMC

Completed minimum of four years as Specialty Registrar in Radiology

Job description

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Radiology (Breast)

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+)

Main area Radiology Grade Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Full-time) Hours 40 hours per week (Full-Time) Job ref 180-CFH-5286

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £65,048 - £73,992 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Radiology (Breast) at the Cambridge Breast Unit, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (CUH) to commence from 5th August 2026 until 3rd August 2027.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Senior Radiology Registrar on-call rota, currently a full shift pattern, albeit with Consultant supervision.

This timetable will be flexible and chosen by the candidate to include sub-specialist reporting sessions as well as multidisciplinary team meetings.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria stated in the job description and have:

1. Completed a minimum of four years of training as a Specialty Registrar in Radiology in the UK or proof of equivalent training.
2. Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council is required by the time of commencing the post.
3. Experience working in acute radiology / recent experience with out of hours on call.
4. Within 5 years of CCT or equivalent completion of training or within a current training post.
5. FRCR 2B examination is not essential but desired.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of starting the post in August 2026 is mandatory.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Specialist Breast Imaging (80%): The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain 1 year highly specialist training in a Breast Imaging at Cambridge Breast Unit.

The Unit provides a comprehensive outpatient facility for the diagnosis and management of breast disease both in the symptomatic and screening settings. The breast service is provided by a cohesive, highly motivated, multidisciplinary team. The Unit treats over 500 breast cancers per annum (approximately 6,000 symptomatic patients referral each year and 20,000 screening patients including high risk screening). Patients and the management of all breast disease is driven by unit guidelines and all patients are considered for local and national clinical trials. The Unit has the latest imaging technology including Tomosynthesis, Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM), elastography, CESM biopsy, MRI guided biopsy, stereotactic and ultrasound vacuum biopsies. The Cambridge Breast Unit is committed to delivering excellence in both clinical care and breast cancer research. As a result, the unit has now developed a national and international reputation with many Consultant with a national and international profile.

General radiology sessions (20%): Reporting chest and body CT, presentation at clinico-radiological meetings.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification

Shortlistable

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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.

Name Dr Penelope Moyle Job title Consultant Breast Radiologist Email address [e-mail]

Additional information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Penelope Moyle, Deputy Programme Director for Radiology via email at [e-mail].