Consultant Radiologist with specialist interest in Breast Imaging

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant Radiologist for their growing department. The position offers responsibilities across multiple hospital sites, focusing on both general and sub-specialty radiology. Candidates should possess comprehensive breast imaging experience and relevant GMC registration. This role supports flexible working patterns and includes contributions to on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration.
• Excellent experience in Breast Imaging.
• Experience in Cancer Imaging and participation in MDTs.

Responsibilities

• Share in the general imaging workload and collaborate on sub-specialty reporting.
• Contribute to reporting at both hospital sites and community locations.
• Maintain a general radiology practice while addressing various queries.
• Involvement in training junior staff and organizational roles.

Skills

Experience in Breast Imaging

Broad radiology skills

Strong clinical opinions

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

FRCR or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant Radiologist for a busy and expanding Department, predominantly based at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), with responsibilities across both hospitals' sites. Applications are welcome from candidates who wish to be considered for part-time or flexible working. Contribution to an out of hours on-call rota is core to this role. The post will include sessions at the two main hospital sites within an overall flexible group job planning format, with an agreed overall sessional make up.

Responsibilities

• Share in the general imaging workload and collaborate with colleagues to support tumour-specific and other sub-specialty reporting, using PACS.
• Contribute to general work of the department, including reporting of the general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites, as well as in the various community hospital locations in Shropshire and the CDC.
• Maintain a general Radiology practice while contributing to sub-specialty areas, as per departmental needs.
• Work flexibly according to changes in work patterns and requirements. Participate in the general on-call rota. On call overnight is outsourced from 8.30pm to 8.30am and weekdays/weekends after 5.30pm to provide a more sustainable work pattern. On site attendance will occasionally be necessary during on-call periods.
• General radiological sessions to include in and outpatient cross sectional imaging as well as plain films and body ultrasound. Maintain general radiology skills for on-call work.
• Address GP and clinician queries and vetting as core to the role.
• Involvement in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and teaching of other clinical staff, including participation in regular clinico-radiological meetings with other Consultants.
• Involvement in the training of junior Radiology staff and support for the informal education of a wide range of multidisciplinary colleagues, including foundation doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, and rotating registrars from Stoke.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The main service locations are The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Our catchment includes towns such as Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Newport, Telford, Wellington, Newtown and Welshpool.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCR or equivalent

Entry Criteria

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (within 6 months of interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
• Excellent experience in Breast Imaging (mammography, ultrasound, biopsy, CEM, MRI)
• Broad radiology skills and experience (CT, ultrasound, plain films, MRI)
• Experience in Cancer Imaging and active participation in MDTs
• Strong clinical opinions across radiological challenges and commitment to CPD, audit, and practice evaluation

Desirable

• Experience in image-guided biopsy
• Ability to plan and develop radiology services focused on patient-centered care
• Breast screening reporter

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, UK registration and sponsorship information are required as part of the appointment process. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exception Order). Applicants must have current UK professional registration.