Consultant Breast Radiologist

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned NHS Trust in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a full-time Consultant Breast Radiologist. The successful candidate will maintain high clinical standards and participate in breast screening, training, and governance activities. This role provides an opportunity to work with a comprehensive team of radiologists and specialists in a supportive environment. The Trust is committed to providing high-quality care to the community and promoting an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Diverse and inclusive community

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Full-time Consultant Breast Radiologist role with a focus on breast imaging.
• Experience in teaching and training SpRs, Radiographers, and medical students.
• Ability to participate in CPD and Trust Appraisal processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest clinical standards in delivery of Radiology services.
• Deliver breast screening according to NHS standards.
• Participate in departmental clinical governance and audits.

Skills

Evidence-based clinical standards

Team collaboration

Teaching and training

Participating in audits

Education

Consultant level experience in Radiology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest, evidence‑based clinical standards in the delivery of Radiology services for the Trust and the local community.
• Active member of team delivering West Suffolk breast screening according to NHS BSP standards.
• Teaching and training of Radiology SpRs, Radiographers, Medical Students, SAS doctors and other staff as appropriate.
• To participate actively in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To participate actively in continuing professional development (CPD) and Trust Appraisal and Revalidation Process.

Department Overview

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.

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's 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.

In 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 CTs are reported by an off‑site reporting company from 8 pm.

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.

Vacancy

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.

About the Trust

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is 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 including an 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 teamwork 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. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.