Overview
Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term locum Consultant Radiologist post, with an interest in Breast Imaging. This post results from a combination of expansion of service, with the installation of new equipment, and the retirement of the lead breast radiologist. The post holder will have the opportunity to apply for an upcoming substantive position.
Organisation and service
Croydon Healthcare NHS Trust (CHS) is a busy DGH and is part of the South West London Network for Breast Services. The CHS Breast Unit (the Bradbeer Unit) is entirely for symptomatic breast imaging. Breast Screening for the network is organised from the Screening Hub at St George’s Hospital. We also work closely with the Royal Marsden Hospital for provision of adjuvant therapies, with all surgery performed at our hospital.
The CHS Breast Unit installed new mammography equipment in April 2022 to introduce the latest breast imaging technologies, including digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) and vacuum assisted biopsies (VAB). In March 2026, two new ultrasounds were deployed as part of the Trust’s equipment replacement programme.
The radiology department is undergoing significant investment in new equipment, with 8 new ultrasound units, a Cone Beam CT dental unit, plain x-ray room and a CT replacement all occurring this year.
Role details
The breast imaging post is full-time, with a 5 session commitment in symptomatic breast imaging and the remainder in the main department. There are currently three Consultant Radiologists with a part time commitment, one locum consultant and one Specialty Grade doctor, three mammographers and radiography departmental assistants. There are five breast surgeons, three breast care nurses and one Macmillan support worker. The post is available with an illustrative job plan of 10 programmed activities: 8.5 Direct Clinical care sessions and 1.5 SPA. There is a 1 in 14 on-call commitment, with overnight cover (8pm to 8am) provided by a tele-radiology service.
The New Addington site offers outpatient and GP imaging in x-ray, ultrasound and CT, alongside various respiratory and cardiology outpatient services, and an onsite GP surgery. The Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital, Purley War Memorial Hospital and the new Community Diagnostic Centre in New Addington.
Responsibilities
- Work in Breast Imaging within the CHS Breast Unit, including symptomatic imaging.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach and collaborate with surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals.
- Engage with ongoing service expansion and adoption of new imaging technologies.
- Deliver direct clinical care as per the job plan; contribute to SPA time as allocated.
- Provide on-call duties as described (1 in 14 with tele-radiology support).
Qualifications and eligibility
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCST, at the time of interview for the post.
How to apply and contact
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Dr Ketul Patel – Lead Consultant Radiologist, on 020 8401 3054, or email ketulpatel@nhs.net.
This advert closes on Sunday 3 May 2026
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