Breast Consultant Radiographer

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Secondment opportunities

Teaching hospital environment

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiographer to join the breast imaging service, contributing to symptomatic and screening work across the service. The role offers secondment opportunities and a chance to work in a high‑performing teaching hospital environment.

The post involves one‑stop clinics, MDT participation, and potential ultrasound guided VAE depending on experience, with strong emphasis on training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires postgraduate qualifications in Advanced Medical Imaging (Breast) including clinical examination, image interpretation, breast ultrasound and interventional techniques.
• Full GMC registration or equivalent; HCPC registration under IR(ME)R.

Responsibilities

• Lead in breast imaging across symptomatic and NHSBSP services.
• Participate in MDT meetings and training of junior staff.
• Potential involvement in ultrasound-guided VAE depending on experience.
• Contribute to teaching, audit and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSc Radiology or equivalent

Certificate of Competence in Mammography

Post-graduate qualifications in Advanced Medical Imaging (Breast)

GMC registration

HCPC registration under IR(ME)R

Job description

Education And Qualifications

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

Job Overview

This full‑time, fixed‑term Consultant Radiographer role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to both symptomatic and screening services within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Secondment requests are welcome. You’ll work across the full breadth of breast imaging, including the NHS Breast Screening Programme, within a service known for high clinical standards and a strong commitment to patient care. The role suits professionals who bring expertise, positivity, and a patient‑focused approach, and who want to be part of a forward‑thinking Breast Cancer service. What you’ll be part of

• A major regional service delivering screening and symptomatic care across Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital.
• A varied clinical portfolio that includes the full range of breast imaging activities, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, audit, and service development.
• A collaborative clinical environment where Radiologists and Breast Clinicians work closely together, supported by a team with an excellent reputation for developing colleagues.
• A leading teaching hospital setting that offers exposure to complex cases, peer learning, and ongoing professional growth.

This role combines meaningful clinical impact with the support and development opportunities of one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals, making it an excellent next step for clinicians who want to grow their skills while contributing to a high‑performing service.

Main duties of the job

• The symptomatic breast work will involve one‑stop clinics and further assessment of the recalled patients.
• Participation at MDT meetings.
• Depending on experience, the role may also involve ultrasound guided VAE
• There would be an expectation that the successful candidate would become involved in training, guiding, mentoring and continued professional development of Specialist Registrars in Radiology, Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Radiographers.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see job description for full duties and responsibilities. Overview: OSC, further assessment of recalled patients, MDT participation and training.

Person specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BsC in Radiology or equivalent
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography or equivalent
• Post‑graduate qualifications in Advanced Medical Imaging (Breast) including Clinical examination, Image interpretation, Breast ultrasound and Interventional techniques
• Full registration with the GMC or equivalent
• Be a HCPC‑registered practitioner, authorised under IR(ME)R, responsible for the justification and authorisation of medical exposures to ionising radiation

Desirable criteria

• Full masters degree relevant to role or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience working in a senior position within a breast imaging team
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of breast patients
• Ability to independently undertake all aspects of symptomatic and NHSBSP breast work

Desirable criteria

• An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Knowledge \& understanding of role of ethical committee
• Experience in research and audit

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Important

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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