ConsultantRadiology

Consultant Breast Radiologist

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Northamptonshire

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant Breast Radiologist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Kettering General Hospital.

This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role, providing clinical direction to our dedicated radiography team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our breast multidisciplinary team, with a strong focus on cross-sectional imaging and oncology care. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where innovation, patient-centered care, and professional development are highly valued.

The successful applicant will play a key role within a well established Breast Multidisciplinary Team, contributing to symptomatic and assessment clinics, cross-sectional imaging, and oncology case management. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing, patient-focused environment.

You will be fully supported by an experienced and cohesive clinical and managerial team, including the Breast Screening Programme Manager, Advanced Practitioners, and Consultant Radiographers -- all committed to delivering excellence in breast care.

Consultant Breast Radiologist

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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The post holder will actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the service through involvement in Screening Quality Assurance meetings, formal QA reviews, and Programme Management Board discussions focused on service performance and quality outcomes.

Our purpose-built, integrated Breast Care Unit offers facilities for both screening and symptomatic breast imaging services. Serving a population of over 55,000 women, the unit consistently meets and often exceeds NHSBSP key performance indicators, reflecting our commitment to high standards and best practice.

The breast surgery service is equally robust, with a team of four highly skilled Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons delivering seven 2-week wait symptomatic referral clinics per week, ensuring timely, coordinated, and comprehensive care for our patients.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Person specification

Essential

Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent). FRCR or equivalent
Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee)
Competency and awareness for NHSBSP Programme
Extensive experience in breast imaging
Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
Skills Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the breast imaging service.
Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. Ability to be an effective member of a team.

Desirable

Research leading to presentations and/or publications
Experience of working within the UK NHS.
Management experience