Job summary
This is a replacement substantive post for a Consultant Radiologist with a Subspeciality interest in Breast Radiology to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team.
An additional subspeciality interest is encouraged.
Please note the simulation date is 15th September 2025 and the interview date is 29th September 2025.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the existing team of 29 radiologists in supporting the current delivery of Radiology services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Their work will involve symptomatic and screening mammogram reading, rapid access breast clinics, sub-speciality breast CT and MRI reporting and contributing to relevant MDTs.
There will also be a requirement to cover acute CT and MR reporting with a general diagnostic on call commitment.. The current frequency is 1:20.
The final job plan will be agreed in discussion between the clinical lead and successful candidate.
About us
The appointee will join the team of 29 Radiologists to provide care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education. Work is based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with satellite cover provided at West Berkshire Community Hospital and Bracknell Healthspace
Breast screening and symptomatic breast are at two different sites. Breast screening is in a standalone building on Craven Road, across the road from the main hospital site. Our screening population is approximately 80,000.
Symptomatic breast is within the main radiology department on level 2 of the main hospital site. Rapid breast sessions also happen once a week at WBCH.
There are currently four consultant radiologists with breast subspecialty interest along with 8.04 Band 6, 1.71 Band 7 and 1.82 Band 8 mammographers. We have two consultant mammographers and one in training. Amanda Melhuish is one of the consultant mammographers and she is our current breast screening director.
We have four Canon Aplio i700 US machines. One in breast screening, two in symptomatic and one at WBCH. Our 5 mammogram machines are a combination of two Siemens Mammomat Inspirations and three Siemens Mammomat Revelations.
We have the ability to perform breast tomosynthesis procedures with an Encore Enspire - VAB and VAE machine. There are Corevision specimen cabinets in screening and theatre for specimen x-rays. Our newest procedure is SaviScout radar localisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Immediate Responsibilities of the Appointee
Their work will involve symptomatic and screening mammogram reading, rapid access breast clinics, sub-speciality breast CT and MRI reporting and contributing to relevant MDTs.
There will also be a requirement to cover acute CT and MR reporting.
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Radiology service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.
Clinical Objectives
- To provide, with colleagues, Radiology services in both in-patient and out-patient settings
- To provide subspecialist knowledge and skills regarding neuroradiology
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor at all times.
Management responsibilities
- Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
- Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Radiology department
Teaching, Research & Audit
The Radiology department has recently been awarded the status of University Department of Radiology which reflects our excellent governance structures, teaching and training activities, our broad and diverse research portfolio and excellent track record in staff development. This has ratified our close links with the University of Reading and we are looking forward to future developments in this collaboration.
The Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust Radiology department received the highest level (Excellent) status from the Oxford Deanery annual school reports in 2015, 2016 and 2017. We run weekly teaching for our trainees and our Intervention and MSK rotations are particularly popular. We have a robust programme of audit and Clinical Governance with monthly meetings in Radiology. Findings from audit and Clinical Governance are regularly fed into the educational meetings and communicated widely amongst the staff.
We work closely with other departments and Reading University and are actively involved in a number of local and national research projects. The Trust has an excellent reputation for education, as measured by its PMETB report and regular responses from trainees and medical students. It has a recently upgraded medical library and an active clinical librarian service, a clinical skills unit and a state of the art simulation centre opened in 2009.
Continuing Professional Development
The appointee will be expected to participate in personal appraisals annually and will also be expected to take part in a CPD program. The responsible officer for the post is currently the Medical Director and there is a revalidation officer to provide administrative support and advice for medical staff maintaining their credentials for revalidation.
Provisional Job Plan
This is a full time post with 10 Programmed activities, LTFT requests however will be considered.
The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan. The SPA allocation is 1.0 for personal CME, audit and revalidation requirements including departmental meetings. Additional SPAs may be allocated for specific agreed objectives for the Trust, subject to the agreement of the Clinical Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Immediate Responsibilities of the Appointee
Their work will involve symptomatic and screening mammogram reading, rapid access breast clinics, sub-speciality breast CT and MRI reporting and contributing to relevant MDTs.
There will also be a requirement to cover acute CT and MR reporting.
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Radiology service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.
Clinical Objectives
- To provide, with colleagues, Radiology services in both in-patient and out-patient settings
- To provide subspecialist knowledge and skills regarding neuroradiology
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor at all times.
Management responsibilities
- Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
- Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Radiology department
Teaching, Research & Audit
The Radiology department has recently been awarded the status of University Department of Radiology which reflects our excellent governance structures, teaching and training activities, our broad and diverse research portfolio and excellent track record in staff development. This has ratified our close links with the University of Reading and we are looking forward to future developments in this collaboration.
The Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust Radiology department received the highest level (Excellent) status from the Oxford Deanery annual school reports in 2015, 2016 and 2017. We run weekly teaching for our trainees and our Intervention and MSK rotations are particularly popular. We have a robust programme of audit and Clinical Governance with monthly meetings in Radiology. Findings from audit and Clinical Governance are regularly fed into the educational meetings and communicated widely amongst the staff.
We work closely with other departments and Reading University and are actively involved in a number of local and national research projects. The Trust has an excellent reputation for education, as measured by its PMETB report and regular responses from trainees and medical students. It has a recently upgraded medical library and an active clinical librarian service, a clinical skills unit and a state of the art simulation centre opened in 2009.
Continuing Professional Development
The appointee will be expected to participate in personal appraisals annually and will also be expected to take part in a CPD program. The responsible officer for the post is currently the Medical Director and there is a revalidation officer to provide administrative support and advice for medical staff maintaining their credentials for revalidation.
Provisional Job Plan
This is a full time post with 10 Programmed activities, LTFT requests however will be considered.
The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan. The SPA allocation is 1.0 for personal CME, audit and revalidation requirements including departmental meetings. Additional SPAs may be allocated for specific agreed objectives for the Trust, subject to the agreement of the Clinical Lead.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
- FRCR (UK) or equivalent
- Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/MSc submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Extensive working within Breast Radiology
- Competent at reading symptomatic and screening mammograms
- Competent at MRI breast reporting
- Ability to report all general acute examinations
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research. Teaching skill & exp
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.
Desirable
- Educational qualification or accreditation
- Experience in organising Radiology teaching including undergraduate teaching in radiology.
- Experience of organising radiology training courses.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility and exert appropriate authority.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work within MDT.
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
- FRCR (UK) or equivalent
- Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/MSc submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Extensive working within Breast Radiology
- Competent at reading symptomatic and screening mammograms
- Competent at MRI breast reporting
- Ability to report all general acute examinations
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research. Teaching skill & exp
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees.
Desirable
- Educational qualification or accreditation
- Experience in organising Radiology teaching including undergraduate teaching in radiology.
- Experience of organising radiology training courses.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility and exert appropriate authority.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work within MDT.
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
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).
