Locum Consultant/Specialist Breast Radiologist

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Winchester is seeking a breast imaging Radiologist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves both breast and general radiology reporting, with opportunities for teaching and departmental leadership. Candidates need a FRCR or equivalent and experience in specialty. A competitive salary of £100,870 to £145,478 per annum is offered, along with a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

SPA allocation based on contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years postgraduate experience with 6 years in specialty.
• Willingness to participate in teaching medical students.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Handle breast and general radiology reporting and examinations.
• Contribute to running of the department with regular meetings.
• Mentor radiographers and conduct clinico-radiological meetings.

Skills

Experience in breast and general radiology

Ability to supervise and report on examinations

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Education

FRCR (or equivalent)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Tools

Voice Recognition systems

Insignia PACS

Job description

Job summary

The highly regarded and forward-thinking radiology department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a breast imaging Radiologists in response to growing demand for our services. The role will involve exposure to our screening and symptomatic service.

We are seeking 1 radiologist.

The role is based at in our Breast screening unit at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

We are in an exciting transition phase for the department as we continue equipment replacement with DBT machines and department refurbishment.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will a need to have experience in breast and general radiology and undertake a share reporting depending on experience. Successful candidates will be HHFT Locum Consultant/Specialist and may be asked to work at any of our sites (Basingstoke, Winchester or Andover). The precise details will be agreed in a job plan, and we are usually able to accommodate reasonable requests.

All Radiologists are very much encouraged to contribute to the running of the department. This is rewarded with SPA allocation that will be allocated according to the level of contribution. We have regular discrepancy (REALM) meetings, Consultant meetings and quarterly strategy meetings which are now largely online.

About us

Across HHFT we currently have 4 static mammo machines, 3 mobile breast screening vans, 5 static CT scanners and 3 static MRI scanners. This includes a private imaging facility on the Basingstoke site (Candover Clinic) which is part of the NHS trust and offers general X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI. Insignia PACS, CRIS and Talking point Voice Recognition are integrated across HHFT (PACS system undergoing replacement currently). Home-reporting workstations are provided for all Consultant Radiologists to facilitate the on-call service, flexible reporting and additional voluntary reporting ('insourcing').

Job Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £100,870 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 251-MD25145

Job locations: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Rd, Winchester, SO22 5DG

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

• FRCR (or equivalent)
• For Locum Consultant - Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of CCT date at the time of the interview.
• For Specialist - 12 years postgraduate with 6 years in specialty

Desirable

• Higher qualification (MRCP or FRCS)
• Relevant UK NHS experience

Experience & Knowledge

• Subspecialty radiology experience as required for each post
• A solid background in general radiology and experience of reporting in plain films, ultrasound, CT and MRI

Desirable

• Fellowship training in subspecialty area

Skills & Ability

• Ability to supervise, cover and report on examinations carried out by radiographers and specialist registrars in radiology
• Experience in conducting clinico-radiological meetings or MDTs
• Willingness to use Voice Recognition systems

Desirable

• Ability to mentor and audit reporting radiographers
• Ability to cross cover for colleagues at MDTs

Research & Teaching

• Willingness to participate in teaching to promote role expansion and skill mix among the radiographic staff
• Willingness to teach medical students and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Experience in teaching
• Peer review publications

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
• Ability to contribute to the running of the department

Desirable

• Formal leadership or management training

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.