Locum Consultant Radiologist – General / Breast: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We would like to offer an opportunity for enthusiastic Radiologist who wish to develop their careers in our department’s traditionally friendly, harmonious and supportive environment.

This is a 2 year fixed term contract appointment to support the Imaging services across UHDB. The post is based at the UHDB, mainly split between two major sites with acute care facilities (RDH and QHB). Any extension past the initial 2 years would require the post holder to be working towards Portfolio Pathway submission, for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register.

We are looking to appoint a Locum General Consultant Radiologist with sub speciality interest in Breast Imaging The appointed candidate will work with a team of established specialist radiologists providing diagnostic imaging expertise in Radiology.

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust have 50 + Consultant Radiologists (part and full time). In addition, we have 18 Speciality Registrars on rotation from Nottingham and Leicester. The appointed consultant is expected to cover general reporting in addition to their sub-speciality work.

The on-call work will be supported by a large cross site team of 12 reporting radiographers reporting plain film and MSK MRI. Also 3 consultant Radiographers, 1 of which is a Breast consultant Radiographer.

Main duties of the job

The post attracts 10 PAs (8.5 DCC + 1.5 SPA) but we would be happy to consider part time working arrangements.

The Breast Service at is a large, integrated, cross-site unit delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across both symptomatic and screening pathways. The service mainly operates from the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB), which merged breast services in 2017 to form a unified multidisciplinary offering that supports a population spanning Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

In addition, we operate a static screening site at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and our three mobile units are rotated across the region. In total we have 10 mammography machines (GE and Hologic) and 4 US (GE and Samsung) machines.

We provide the full spectrum of breast imaging and diagnostic services, including symptomatic one-stop clinics, screening assessments, image-guided biopsy, pre-operative localisation, MRI, CESM, MDT participation, and interval cancer review.

The service is supported by an extensive, experienced multidisciplinary team comprising Consultant Breast Radiologists, Consultant Surgeons, Oncologists, Pathologists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, one Consultant radiographer, Breast Care Nurses, IDAs, and a strong administrative workforce. s.

UHDB has a large cross site wider imaging department employing over 680 staff offering all imaging modalities over numerous sites. Our equipment portfolio supports modern up to date scanners.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Specialist

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCR or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of commencement

Desirable

  • Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
  • GMC Specialist Register for Radiology Specialty or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview OR if applying for Full GMC Registration and License to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview to confirm an application has been submitted and is under consideration by the GMC

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCST in general radiology

Desirable

  • 5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme
  • Sub-specialty interest eg Breast
  • One year’s experience in the NHS at Consultant level either as a substantive or Locum Consultant
  • Minimum 1 year NHS Experience in a Breast Unit at a Senior Trainee (ST3 and above) or Consultant level.

Management and Administrative

Essential

  • Experience of audit and its impact on management and patient outcomes
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and the requirements of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Attended a management course for consultants

Teaching Experience

Essential

  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Experience of supervising ST trainees

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
  • Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit / Research

Essential

  • Experience of and commitment to clinical audit

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).

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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