Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Radiology (Breast) at the Cambridge Breast Unit, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (CUH) to commence from 5th August 2026 until 3rd August 2027.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Senior Radiology Registrar on-call rota, currently a full shift pattern, albeit with Consultant supervision.
This timetable will be flexible and chosen by the candidate to include sub-specialist reporting sessions as well as multidisciplinary team meetings.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria stated in the job description and have:
1. Completed a minimum of four years of training as a Specialty Registrar in Radiology in the UK or proof of equivalent training.
2. Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council is required by the time of commencing the post.
3. Experience working in acute radiology / recent experience with out of hours on call.
4. Within 5 years of CCT or equivalent completion of training or within a current training post.
5. FRCR 2B examination is not essential but desired.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of starting the post in August 2026 is mandatory.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Breast Imaging (80%): The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain 1 year highly specialist training in a Breast Imaging at Cambridge Breast Unit.
The Unit provides a comprehensive outpatient facility for the diagnosis and management of breast disease both in the symptomatic and screening settings. The breast service is provided by a cohesive, highly motivated, multidisciplinary team. The Unit treats over 500 breast cancers per annum (approximately 6,000 symptomatic patients referral each year and 20,000 screening patients including high risk screening). Patients and the management of all breast disease is driven by unit guidelines and all patients are considered for local and national clinical trials. The Unit has the latest imaging technology including Tomosynthesis, Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM), elastography, CESM biopsy, MRI guided biopsy, stereotactic and ultrasound vacuum biopsies. The Cambridge Breast Unit is committed to delivering excellence in both clinical care and breast cancer research. As a result, the unit has now developed a national and international reputation with many Consultant with a national and international profile.
General radiology sessions (20%): Reporting chest and body CT, presentation at clinico-radiological meetings.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Breast Imaging (80%): The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain 1 year highly specialist training in a Breast Imaging at Cambridge Breast Unit.
The Unit provides a comprehensive outpatient facility for the diagnosis and management of breast disease both in the symptomatic and screening settings. The breast service is provided by a cohesive, highly motivated, multidisciplinary team. The Unit treats over 500 breast cancers per annum (approximately 6,000 symptomatic patients referral each year and 20,000 screening patients including high risk screening). Patients and the management of all breast disease is driven by unit guidelines and all patients are considered for local and national clinical trials. The Unit has the latest imaging technology including Tomosynthesis, Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM), elastography, CESM biopsy, MRI guided biopsy, stereotactic and ultrasound vacuum biopsies. The Cambridge Breast Unit is committed to delivering excellence in both clinical care and breast cancer research. As a result, the unit has now developed a national and international reputation with many Consultant with a national and international profile.
General radiology sessions (20%): Reporting chest and body CT, presentation at clinico-radiological meetings.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes= 1, No= 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes= 1, No= 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).