Consultant in Breast Radiology: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Breast Consultant in Imaging. The postholder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support the Trust’s ambition to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

This is a full-time, substantive post (10 PAs) supporting the diagnostic breast imaging service, collaborating with other consultant breast radiologists and the specialist mammography team.

Golden Hello and Relocation SupportThis post attracts a Golden Hello recruitment incentive of up to £20,000, comprising £10,000 on joining, followed by £5,000 on the first anniversary and £5,000 on the second anniversary of employment.

In addition, relocation expenses of up to £8,000 are available, subject to eligibility and the Trust’s Relocation Expenses Policy.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant Breast Radiologist to join our supportive and forward-looking Imaging Department. This is a full-time, substantive replacement post (10 PAs) supporting the diagnostic breast imaging service, working closely with our team of consultant breast radiologists and specialist mammography practitioners.

This is a replacement post.

We welcome applicants who have broad radiology experience consistent with a fully trained Consultant Radiologist, together with specialist expertise in breast imaging and experience of the National Breast Screening Programme.

Main duties of the job

This post will encompass all areas of imaging allied to the screening and symptomatic breast services, including specialist breast ultrasound, image guided intervention utilising the modalities of ultrasound, stereotactic guidance and digital breast tomography with special reference to stereotactic guided and ultrasound guided vacuum biopsy., the reporting of breast MRI, CT and plain radiography.

This post encompasses the full range of imaging associated with both the screening and symptomatic breast services. The successful applicant will undertake:

Breast Imaging and Intervention

o Specialist breast ultrasound

o Image-guided interventions using:

o Ultrasound guidance

o Stereotactic guidance

o Digital breast tomosynthesis guidance

o Stereotactic-guided and ultrasound-guided vacuum biopsy

You will also participate in the National Breast Screening Programme and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic services.

There will be opportunities to pursue and develop areas of special interest in line with departmental priorities and the Trust’s strategic direction. We welcome applicants who bring initiative, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The main base for this post will be Milton Keynes University Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at any other location where the Trust provides services such as community diagnostic centres.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registration

Essential

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• FRCR or equivalent
• Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview

Desirable

• ALS certification
• Breast Fellowship

Experience/ Training

Essential

• Subspecialty training in interventional radiology
• Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
• Familiarity with voice activated reporting
• Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
• Wide experience in Breast Radiology

Desirable

• Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership and Management experience
• Experience of managing budgets and staff
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.

Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Ability to perform a wide range of breast interventions including stereotactic biopsies and excisions independently
• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
• Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities
• Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted.
• Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
• Awareness of NHS Constitution
• Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
• Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner

Skills

Essential

• Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
• Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: – Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. – Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. – A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs. -can identify the patients individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence – Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
• Competent in the use of IT/computer systems

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Willingness and ability to teach.
• Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
• Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate in education

Audit

Essential

• Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit.

Standards

Essential

• High ethical standards
• Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging

Research

Essential

• Experience of research

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Transport

Essential

• Must be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes

Desirable

• Car driver
• Possess own transport

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
• Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
• Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
• Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust

Closing Date: 12 November 2026