Consultant Breast Radiologist with Director of Breast Screening Role

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dynamic Consultant Breast Radiologist to lead and innovate breast imaging services. The role involves overseeing the NHS Breast Screening Programme and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, several years of training, and a commitment to patient-centred care. This position offers an excellent work-life balance in a beautiful region, with opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Benefits

Opportunities for regional/national leadership

Support for teaching and research

Option for a 4-day working week

Lifestyle opportunities near nature

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and develop the service to provide patient centred care.
• Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme.
• Experience in breast screening and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and delivery of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
• Perform symptomatic and screening breast imaging, including mammography and ultrasound.
• Contribute to on call duties and service innovation.

Skills

Patient centred care

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

MB ChB (or equivalent)

FRCR (or equivalent)

Specialist register for Clinical Radiology

Fellowship or training in Breast Imaging

Tools

PACS

VR software

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Consultant Breast Radiologist within our well-established NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP). This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead breast imaging services across North Lancashire and South Cumbria while enjoying an excellent work-life balance in one of the UK's most beautiful and affordable regions.

Main duties of the job

Role Highlights: We are seeking a Consultant Breast Radiologist with the opportunity to take on the leadership role of Director of Breast Screening. You will oversee the quality and delivery of the local NHS Breast Screening Programme, working closely with public health, service managers, and clinical teams.

The role includes both symptomatic and screening breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided procedures. You'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team with experienced radiographers, advanced practitioners, and admin staff. Optional on-call with mainly outsourced overnight, promoting sustainable working patterns.

Service Overview

The Breast Imaging Unit operates across Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, alongside mobile screening units. Recent investment has enhanced our digital mammography, ultrasound systems, and SECTRA PACS. The screening programme is high performing with excellent uptake and patient feedback.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for regional/national leadership
• Support for teaching, research, and service innovation
• Option of a 4-day working week
• Outstanding lifestyle opportunities near the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and major cities

If you're a dedicated breast radiologist ready to lead and innovate, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH, RLI, and WGH provide full Emergency Departments, critical care units, various consultant‑led services, and an urgent treatment centre. All hospitals offer a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. Additional local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB (or equivalent).
• FRCR (or equivalent)
• Strong educational, qualification & professional track record.
• On the GMC specialist register for Clinical Radiology and in possession of current license to practice.
• Fellowship or additional training in Breast Imaging

Desirable

• Teaching or training qualifications.

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to plan and develop the service to provide patient centred care.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Ability to communicate appropriately in English (both in writing and verbally) with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, radiographers, nurses and other agencies.
• Good standard of verbal and written English.
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.

Desirable

• Ability to plan strategically and work with the Trust's partners.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills.
• Computer, PACS and VR software literate.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme (or equivalent).
• Broad radiology skills and experience - plain film, US, CT and MR.
• Demonstrated ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients and contribute to on call.
• Experience of offering expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
• Experience of evaluating own radiological practice and audit practices.
• Experience in breast screening and QA processes
• Leadership experience or training relevant to screening programme management

Desirable

• Experience of working in UK.
• Subspecialty interest to fit with the needs of the department
• Experience of supervising Trainees.
• Publication of audit results
• Publication of research in peer reviewed journals.
• Participation in clinical or laboratory research projects.