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the closing date is 08 April 2026
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Job summary
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.
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Interviews to be held on Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Main duties of the job
o Maintenance of the highest, evidence-based clinical standards in the delivery of Radiology services for the Trust and the local community.o Active member of team delivering West Suffolk breast screening according to NHS BSP standardso Teaching and training of Radiology SpRs, Radiographers, Medical Students, SAS doctors and other staff as appropriate.o To participate actively in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.o To participate actively in continuing professional development (CPD) and Trust Appraisal and Revalidation Process.
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About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
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 (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Breast imaging is separate from the main imaging department in a dedicated single-site breast unit within the West Suffolk Hospital site, co-located with the breast surgical team, breast care nurses and support staff. We provide the breast symptomatic service and the NHS Breast Screening Programme to West Suffolk.There are two mobile vans where most of the screening is performed. The static department benefits from 3 mammography units, a mixture of Hologic and GE. Tomosynthesis, tomo-guided vacuum biopsy and excision and Ultrasound guided vacuum excision are performed. Contrast mammography is available on equipment and implementation planned. There are two ultrasound rooms (Siemens and Canon). MRI breast (GE) is performed and reported on site, using Terarecon software, MRI biopsy is outsourced via agreed pathway.
MAIN X-RAY
The main x-ray department is located in the centre of the ground floor of the hospital and is ideally placed to offer a diagnostic imaging service.The main X-Ray department comprises four x-ray rooms, a fluoroscopy room and an Interventional Radiology room. There is one purpose-built x-ray room in the A&E Department.The department uses the PACS system Agfa Enterprise Imaging. All the images are available on the PACS system. This is integrated with a voice recognition system and nearly all reporting is now undertaken with voice recognition.There are satellite x-ray departments at Thetford, Botesdale and Sudbury.
CDC
The Trust new Community Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket opened in January 2025 and hosts 2 X-Ray rooms, 3 Ultrasound rooms, a CT scanner and an MRI scanner, alongside cardiology and lung function services.UltrasoundWithin the main x-ray department are two ultrasound rooms providing inpatient and outpatient services; DVT, MSK, head and neck scanning. The Ultrasound service is well supported by Imaging Assistants and nursing staff.
CT
There are three GE 64-slice CT scanners on the West Suffolk Hospital site; 2 in the main department and a third CT in a box located at the back of the hospital next to the Education Centre. The fourth CT scanner is located at the CDC. There are teleradiology links to the consultants homes for viewing all imaging modalities when on-call. Overnight CT's are reported by an offsite reporting company from 8pm.
MRI
This department, near the rear entrance, is fitted with 2 Siemens 1.5T MRI scanners. The third MRI scanner is located at the CDC.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Entry on the GMC specialist register in Clinical Radiology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice.
Desirable
Any other relevant qualifications.
Experience
Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology.
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Experience in running MDTs.
Experience of implementing IRMER Regulations.
Desirable
Interests to compliment the department.
Knowledge
Essential
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: - - PLAB 1 - PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/ medicine.
Clinical Governance
Essential
Experience of Radiology Governance meetings and Learning meetings (REALM) were discussions around errors in Radiology are performed in a culture 'of no-blame' and learning from errors
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
