Specialist in Breast Radiology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Worthing; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing/ St Richard's Hospitals invites applications for a Breast Specialist Radiologist. The role is a full-time 10PA post based at Worthing and St Richard's, covering breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics, one-stop 2WW clinics, ultrasound and interventional lists, with potential MRI reporting depending on experience.

Join a busy Integrated Breast Service serving over 135,000 women with 8,000 GP referrals and around 1,000

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent qualification is required.
• Full GMC registration and licence to practice must be held.
• Minimum of 12 years medical/dental work experience since earning primary qualification, with at least 6 years in a relevant specialty.
• Higher Degree completed or in progress as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Report breast imaging and screening, including one-stop symptomatic clinics and 2WW pathways.
• Support MRI and cross-sectional reporting with ultrasound and interventional procedures.
• Participate in breast screening reporting, clinics, MDM and arbitration sessions.
• Engage in audit, teaching and research and contribute to service development.

Education

FRCR or recognised equivalent

Full GMC registration and licence to practice

12 years medical/dental work experience

Higher Degree

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Specialist in Breast Radiology

The closing date is 17 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Breast Services at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for a Breast Specialist Radiologist. The duties of this role will be based at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals.

The role will be a full time 10PA post with the opportunity to cover all aspects of the breast screening and breast imaging services. This includes breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics, one stop 2WW rule clinics, ultrasound and interventional lists and depending on experience MRI and cross-sectional reporting.

The successful candidate will join a busy Integrated Breast Service, providing breast screening to a population of over 135,000 women, receiving over 8,000 GP referrals and treating around 1000 new breast cancers.

Digital equipment including tomosynthesis and VAB/E are available at Worthing.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post will include the following:

• Support breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics and arbitration sessions
• Support MDM
• Support one stop symptomatic clinics
• Support ultrasound and interventional procedures, including VAB/E and localisation procedures
• Report breast MRIs / cross sectional imaging
• Support interval cancer and previously assessed cancer reviews

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification FRCR or its recognised equivalent
• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
• Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
• Higher Degree

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Teaching Skill

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of interest / participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills both oral and written

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Breast radiology including experience in breast symptomatic and screening
• Experience in clinical radiology and cross sectional imaging
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing and St Richards Hospitals and and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust