# Consultant Breast Radiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-breast-radiologist/0af30948-87a3-4c17-8b47-0e98006dac5e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-breast-radiologist/0af30948-87a3-4c17-8b47-0e98006dac5e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Kendal - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T13:43:04.263Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Lancaster_Barrow_Furness/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8054019 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8054019?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a dynamic and committed Consultant Breast Radiologist to join our well-established Breast Imaging Service, supporting both symptomatic and NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) activity across North Lancashire and South Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team and help shape the future of breast imaging services while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in one of the UK's most beautiful and affordable regions. Applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements are welcomed. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will contribute to both symptomatic and screening breast imaging services, including mammography, ultrasound, MRI and image-guided procedures. The post offers the opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team of breast clinicians, radiographers, advanced practitioners, nursing staff and administrative colleagues. We welcome candidates with a range of interests and can offer flexible job planning. The post may be configured as a dedicated Breast Radiology role with no requirement to participate in the general Radiology on-call rota. Alternatively, candidates wishing to maintain a broader practice may include general radiology sessions and on-call participation within their job plan. ### Service Overview The Breast Imaging Service operates across Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and mobile screening units. Recent investment has enhanced our digital mammography, ultrasound and SECTRA PACS infrastructure. ### Why Join Us? - Supportive and flexible job planning - Dedicated Breast Radiology role with no on-call requirement, if preferred - Opportunities for teaching, training, research and service development - Modern imaging equipment and digital infrastructure - Outstanding lifestyle opportunities close to the Lake District and major cities including Manchester and Liverpool. If you are a dedicated Breast Radiologist looking to join a friendly and ambitious service, we would love to hear from you. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview. 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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ ## Job Details We are seeking a dynamic and committed Consultant Breast Radiologist to join our well-established Breast Imaging Service, supporting both symptomatic and NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) activity across North Lancashire and South Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team and help shape the future of breast imaging services while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in one of the UK's most beautiful and affordable regions. Applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements are welcomed. ## Job Description The successful candidate will contribute to both symptomatic and screening breast imaging services, including mammography, ultrasound, MRI and image-guided procedures. The post offers the opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team of breast clinicians, radiographers, advanced practitioners, nursing staff and administrative colleagues. We welcome candidates with a range of interests and can offer flexible job planning. The post may be configured as a dedicated Breast Radiology role with no requirement to participate in the general Radiology on-call rota. Alternatively, candidates wishing to maintain a broader practice may include general radiology sessions and on-call participation within their job plan. The Breast Imaging Service operates across Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and mobile screening units. Recent investment has enhanced our digital mammography, ultrasound and SECTRA PACS infrastructure. Supportive and flexible job planning Dedicated Breast Radiology role with no on-call requirement, if preferred Opportunities for teaching, training, research and service development Modern imaging equipment and digital infrastructure Outstanding lifestyle opportunities close to the Lake District and major cities including Manchester and Liverpool. If you are a dedicated Breast Radiologist looking to join a friendly and ambitious service, we would love to hear from you. ## Responsibilities Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview. 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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ ## Person Specification ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme (or equivalent). - 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 radiological problems. - Experience of evaluating own radiological practice and audit practices. - Experience of NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) practice and standards. - Experience of breast screening film reading and assessment clinics. - Experience of symptomatic breast imaging including mammography, breast ultrasound and image-guided procedures. - Participation in NHSBSP quality assurance processes, audit and multidisciplinary team working. - Participation in the PERFORMS self-assessment scheme or equivalent breast imaging quality assurance programme. **Desirable** - Experience of working in UK. - Subspecialty interest to fit with the needs of the department - Experience of supervising Trainees. - Broad radiology skills and experience - plain film, US, CT and MR. - Experience of NHSBSP assessment clinics, vacuum-assisted procedures and localisation techniques. ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - MB ChB (or equivalent). - FRCR (or equivalent) - Strong educational, qualification & professional track record. - Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise. - Fellowship or additional training in Breast Imaging - Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology, or within six months of award at time of interview. **Desirable** - Teaching or training qualifications. ### Skills, Ability & Knowledge **Essential** - Ability to plan and develop the service to provide patient centred care. - Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively. - 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. **Desirable** - Ability to plan strategically and work with the Trust’s partners. - Experience of teaching clinical skills. - Computer, PACS and VR software literate. ## Documents - [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942) - [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741) - [timetable example breast only (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344363) - [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427) - [job pack - consultant radiologist (pdf, 664.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10362978) - [furness general hospital accessibility plan (pdf, 174.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1024) - [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025) - [timetable example breast and general with on-call (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344362) - [westmorland general hospital hospital accessibility plan (docx, 112.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1026) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.