Specialist in Breast Radiology

University Hospitals Sussex; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Breast Specialist Radiologist based in Worthing. The post is a full-time 10PA position covering Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals, with duties spanning breast screening reporting, symptomatic clinics, ultrasound/interventions and MRI reporting.

The post offers an opportunity to work within a busy Integrated Breast Service serving a population of over 135,000 women, with extensive digital equipment including

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 since qualification, with at least 6 years in a relevant specialty.
• Higher Degree

Responsibilities

• Support breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics and arbitration sessions.
• Support Multi-Disciplinary Meetings (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.

Education

FRCR or recognised equivalent

Full GMC registration

Higher Degree

Job description

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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing and St Richards Hospitals and and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust Town Worthing Salary £104,401 - £115,341 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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

Important information for applicants:

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.