Consultant Breast Radiologist with Director of Breast Screening Role (, CT, Unit

Consultant Breast Radiologist with Director of Breast Screening Role

NHS Medical & DentalConsultant

Main area Radiology Grade NHS Medical & DentalConsultant Contract Permanent Hours 10 sessions per week (Full Time 10 PAs) Job ref 331-X1040825

Site RLI & FGH Town Lancaster & Barrow in Furness Salary 105,504 - 139,882 Per Annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/08/2025 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Consultant Breast Radiologist to take on a combined role that includes clinical breast imaging and leadership as Director of Breast Screening within our well-established NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP).

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead breast imaging services across North Lancashire and South Cumbria while enjoying an excellent work-life balance in one of the UKs most beautiful and affordable regions.

Main duties of the job

Role Highlights:
We are seeking a Consultant Breast Radiologist with the opportunity to take on the leadership role of Director of Breast Screening . You will oversee the quality and delivery of the local NHS Breast Screening Programme, working closely with public health, service managers, and clinical teams.

The role includes both symptomatic and screening breast imaging , including mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided procedures. Youll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team with experienced radiographers, advanced practitioners, and admin staff. On-call is optional and mostly outsourced overnight, promoting sustainable working patterns.

Service Overview:
The Breast Imaging Unit operates across Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, alongside mobile screening units. Recent investment has enhanced our digital mammography, ultrasound systems, and SECTRA PACS. The screening programme is high performing with excellent uptake and patient feedback.

Why Join Us?

Opportunities for regional/national leadership

Support for teaching, research, and service innovation

Option of a 4-day working week

Outstanding lifestyle opportunities near the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and major cities

If you're a dedicated breast radiologist ready to lead and innovate, wed love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• MB ChB (or equivalent).
• FRCR (or equivalent)
• Strong educational, qualification & professional track record.
• On the GMC specialist register for Clinical Radiology and in possession of current license to practice.
• Fellowship or additional training in Breast Imaging
• Teaching or training qualifications.

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

• Ability to plan and develop the service to provide patient centred care.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Ability to communicate appropriately in English (both in writing and verbally) with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, radiographers, nurses and other agencies.
• Good standard of verbal and written English.
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
• Ability to plan strategically and work with the Trusts partners.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills.
• Computer, PACS and VR software literate.

Clinical Experience

• Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme (or equivalent).
• Broad radiology skills and experience - plain film, US, CT and MR.
• Demonstrated ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients and contribute to on call.
• Experience of offering expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
• Experience of evaluating own radiological practice and audit practices.
• Experience in breast screening and QA processes
• Leadership experience or training relevant to screening programme management
• Experience of working in UK.
• Subspecialty interest to fit with the needs of the department
• Experience of supervising Trainees.
• Publication of audit results
• Publication of research in peer reviewed journals.
• Participation in clinical or laboratory research projects.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of 49.50 for Enhanced and 21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a 4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link .

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.

Name Karen Brakewell Job title Radiology Head of Department, RLI Email address Telephone number 01524516270 Additional information

Emily Brooks

Breast Unit Head of Department
07511034292