Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant Radiologist – Breast Radiology
The closing date is 03 July 2026
Locum Consultant Radiologist (Breast Imaging) – 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Breast Locum Consultant Radiologist to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover. Posts are available for an immediate start.
You will become part of a growing and forward-thinking Consultant team, reflecting the increasing demand and expansion of our imaging services. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing department committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide a high-quality diagnostic breast imaging service, supporting both screening and symptomatic pathways. You will play a key role in maintaining clinical excellence, ensuring accurate diagnosis, and contributing to effective patient management.
We are seeking a committed and motivated Radiologist with expertise in breast imaging, strong clinical skills, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
Join us and be part of a supportive environment where your expertise will make a real difference to patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to development of the specialist breast imaging service to support the Trust in ensuring provision of high quality diagnostic support throughout the week including sessions in ultrasound & cross-sectional imaging.
- Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely management of emergencies and inpatients.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT).
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols.
- Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence- based research and appraisal.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- MRCP, MRCS or Equivalent FRCR
Experience
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, resident doctors and other staff
- Fellowship or experience in Breast Radiology.
- Proven Management Experience.
- Experience in resource management and quality assurance.
Knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£113,565 to £150,569 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours,Annualised hours
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