Job summary
Looking to Lead, Innovate and Inspire in Breast Radiology?
Step into a role that matters--where your clinical excellence in breast imaging meets innovation, support, and a lifestyle to match. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is on the lookout for a Consultant Radiologist specialising in Breast Radiology to join our forward-thinking team at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.
Whether you're ready to make a fresh start or bring your expertise to a place where it can flourish, this is your chance to shape services and inspire the next generation. We know this is a hard-to-fill role--so we're going all-in on making it one of the best decisions you'll ever make.
Why This Role?
- Work in a dedicated breast imaging unit with modern digital equipment.
- Join a welcoming, close-knit, and highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
- Tailor the role to your interests--opportunities for research, screening, symptomatic work, and leadership.
- Flexible job planning to support work-life balance, including part-time/job share options
Why Somerset?
- Live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK--think countryside, coastline, and characterful towns.
- Enjoy excellent local schools, affordable housing, and a relaxed pace of life.
- Quick connections to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London.
- Discover endless opportunities for hiking, surfing, cycling, and cultural festivals.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Be Doing:
- Deliver high-quality diagnostic and symptomatic breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, and image-guided biopsy.
- Collaborate in one-stop breast clinics alongside surgeons, pathologists, and nurses.
- Contribute to the South West Breast Screening Programme, with opportunities to take on a leadership role.
- Participate in local MDTs and regional network meetings.
- Support training and education of junior doctors, radiographers, and medical students.
- Help develop and shape the future of breast services in Somerset.
What We're Looking For:
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR).
- Fellowship or equivalent experience in breast imaging.
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
- A passion for innovation, teaching, and patient-centred care.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
We offer a generous relocation package up to the value £7,700. Details to be discussed at interview. Please note, the relocation allowance is allocated to each household rather than individuals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description attached for full details including the persons specification. The AAC Interview date is to be confirmed.
You will be expected to perform the following duties:
Diagnostic Imaging Services:
- Play a full part in the provision of a radiology service to the Trust.
- To provide, to a high standard, the full range of Imaging Services to inpatients, day cases,outpatients, A&E patients, and primary care patients, as outlined in the proposed job plan.
- To work with the Radiology Department to outline further developments of the service as the needs of the Trust expand.
- Agreement to undertake any external duties must be agreed with the Clinical Director.
Multi-disciplinary Team Working:
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team including a flexible job plan which can be altered by agreement to meet the needs of the service.
- To take an active part in multi-disciplinary meetings, audit, CME meetings and the clinical governance activities of the Trust.
Administration & Management
- To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the continuation of the service.
- To be responsible to the CSL, Divisional Clinical Director, Divisional Manager and Medical Director, for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control.
- Maintaining Expertise, Review & Continual Professional Development
- To maintain a satisfactory level of expertise through a recognised programme of continuing professional development and be required to participate in the Trust annual appraisal process, job plan review and mandatory training.
- To take part periodically in reviews of Radiology services which may result in changes in job plans as required. These changes will be mutually agreed between the consultants and, if necessary, after appropriate discussions with the Clinical Director of Radiology and/or the Medical Director.
Teaching, Education and Research
- To participate in the post-graduate teaching of junior medical staff and the teaching of under-graduates who are allocated to the Trust and the Department from the University of Bristol and other medical schools, as well as other Trust staff.
- To undertake and promote research initiatives within the Department.
Infection Control:
- The Trust regards infection control as an essential requirement in the provision of a safe service to all its patients. All members of staff will be expected to follow the Trust policies in relation to infection control and staff have a duty to make themselves aware of the policy and how it affects them. Decontamination of the hands is regarded as an integral part of the provision of the service and in particular staff in clinical areas that are inpatient contact must decontaminate their hands between patients. Staff who are observed not complying with this policy should be expected to be challenged and action may be taken in line with the Trust Disciplinary Policy.
Clinical Governance
- To be aware of and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and Health and Safety at Work.
- To become familiar with local clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols.
- To participate actively in the OMFS Department's Clinical Audit programme. Multi-professional and inter-departmental working is encouraged.
- To participate in the Trust's appraisal and continuing professional development processes for consultants.
- To participate in the Trust's incident reporting process, particularly in respect of the reporting of clinical incidents.
- To seek actively patient and user opinion in the development and delivery of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description attached for full details including the persons specification. The AAC Interview date is to be confirmed.
You will be expected to perform the following duties:
Diagnostic Imaging Services:
- Play a full part in the provision of a radiology service to the Trust.
- To provide, to a high standard, the full range of Imaging Services to inpatients, day cases,outpatients, A&E patients, and primary care patients, as outlined in the proposed job plan.
- To work with the Radiology Department to outline further developments of the service as the needs of the Trust expand.
- Agreement to undertake any external duties must be agreed with the Clinical Director.
Multi-disciplinary Team Working:
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team including a flexible job plan which can be altered by agreement to meet the needs of the service.
- To take an active part in multi-disciplinary meetings, audit, CME meetings and the clinical governance activities of the Trust.
Administration & Management
- To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the continuation of the service.
- To be responsible to the CSL, Divisional Clinical Director, Divisional Manager and Medical Director, for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control.
- Maintaining Expertise, Review & Continual Professional Development
- To maintain a satisfactory level of expertise through a recognised programme of continuing professional development and be required to participate in the Trust annual appraisal process, job plan review and mandatory training.
- To take part periodically in reviews of Radiology services which may result in changes in job plans as required. These changes will be mutually agreed between the consultants and, if necessary, after appropriate discussions with the Clinical Director of Radiology and/or the Medical Director.
Teaching, Education and Research
- To participate in the post-graduate teaching of junior medical staff and the teaching of under-graduates who are allocated to the Trust and the Department from the University of Bristol and other medical schools, as well as other Trust staff.
- To undertake and promote research initiatives within the Department.
Infection Control:
- The Trust regards infection control as an essential requirement in the provision of a safe service to all its patients. All members of staff will be expected to follow the Trust policies in relation to infection control and staff have a duty to make themselves aware of the policy and how it affects them. Decontamination of the hands is regarded as an integral part of the provision of the service and in particular staff in clinical areas that are inpatient contact must decontaminate their hands between patients. Staff who are observed not complying with this policy should be expected to be challenged and action may be taken in line with the Trust Disciplinary Policy.
Clinical Governance
- To be aware of and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and Health and Safety at Work.
- To become familiar with local clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols.
- To participate actively in the OMFS Department's Clinical Audit programme. Multi-professional and inter-departmental working is encouraged.
- To participate in the Trust's appraisal and continuing professional development processes for consultants.
- To participate in the Trust's incident reporting process, particularly in respect of the reporting of clinical incidents.
- To seek actively patient and user opinion in the development and delivery of patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- GMC specialist registration or Radiology CCT or CESR (CP) or within 6 months of AAC interview date to obtain GMC specialist registration.
Desirable
- Fellowship or further training in breast imaging
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in breast imaging including ultrasound, MRI, and image guided procedures.
- Broad training in general radiology.
- Competency in MDT participation and collaborative working.
- Experience in clinical audit or quality improvement.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering medical education and clinical research
- Involvement in national screening programmes or clinical trials
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Interest in service development, innovation, and quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- GMC specialist registration or Radiology CCT or CESR (CP) or within 6 months of AAC interview date to obtain GMC specialist registration.
Desirable
- Fellowship or further training in breast imaging
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in breast imaging including ultrasound, MRI, and image guided procedures.
- Broad training in general radiology.
- Competency in MDT participation and collaborative working.
- Experience in clinical audit or quality improvement.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering medical education and clinical research
- Involvement in national screening programmes or clinical trials
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Interest in service development, innovation, and quality improvement
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).
