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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Consultant Breast Radiologist

The closing date is 27 November 2026

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Job summary

Please note this post is currently pending Royal College approval.

We are seeking a dynamic consultant colleague to join us in the Portsmouth Breast Unit. You should be in a position to offer the full range of skills expected of a modern Breast Radiologist and be keen to learn new techniques and develop the breast service. We are a cohesive and friendly Breast Imaging team which is focused on creating a positive work environment.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Breast Unit is one of the largest in the UK treating approximately 700 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer each year and has a recognised Breast Screening Service.

Main duties of the job

The Breast Unit encompasses the Portsmouth Breast Screening Programme and the local symptomatic breast service. The Screening Programme invites 85,000 women from Portsmouth and the surrounding area each round and diagnoses approximately 300 new breast cancers a year. Women considered to be at high risk of breast cancer were adopted by the Portsmouth NHS BSP in January 2015. This service and the surveillance of women at moderately increased risk of breast cancer are supported by our excellent links with the local Genetics Service via our Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

The Breast Imaging Unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital has three Siemens Revelation Mammography Units, each with tomosynthesis and stereo capability and is equipped with a Toshiba Aplio i800 and two Philips Epiq5 ultrasound machines. We perform diagnostic breast MRI on a 1.5T GE scanner and a 3.0T GE scanner. We offer stereotactic x-ray guided vacuum assisted biopsies first line for microcalcifications using our two Bard Encor Inspire systems. The breast imaging unit offers an ultrasound and stereotactic vacuum assisted excision service.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2737X

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Queen Alexandra Hosp

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The local symptomatic service receives all new referrals directly to multi-disciplinary one-stop clinics and diagnoses approximately 400 new breast cancers per year. The imaging team is key to this pathway, supporting our surgical colleagues with information sufficient to reassure or diagnose patients. This role extends to incorporate the acquisition of tissue for histopathological diagnosis in the majority of cancer cases, completing disease staging and guiding decision making for the wider MDT to support patients through their treatment and ongoing post-therapy surveillance.

Consultant breast radiologists are expected to contribute fully to the work of the breast unit, including participation in MDT meetings, audit, research and teaching. We teach Wessex radiology trainees, Southampton University medical students and our clinical and paramedical colleagues. Full time applicants will be expected to contribute to the general work of the imaging department, both acute and elective.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in breast imaging and will be expected to participate fully in the local breast screening programme and symptomatic breast service. A minimum of 4 PAs will be dedicated to this work. Successful candidates who wish to work full time would normally be expected to contribute to the acute work of the radiology department.

Potential applicants are invited to contact Dr Amy Hurley Dugdale, Director of Breast Screening, via email: [email protected] to arrange a suitable time for a visit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The local symptomatic service receives all new referrals directly to multi-disciplinary one-stop clinics and diagnoses approximately 400 new breast cancers per year. The imaging team is key to this pathway, supporting our surgical colleagues with information sufficient to reassure or diagnose patients. This role extends to incorporate the acquisition of tissue for histopathological diagnosis in the majority of cancer cases, completing disease staging and guiding decision making for the wider MDT to support patients through their treatment and ongoing post-therapy surveillance.

Consultant breast radiologists are expected to contribute fully to the work of the breast unit, including participation in MDT meetings, audit, research and teaching. We teach Wessex radiology trainees, Southampton University medical students and our clinical and paramedical colleagues. Full time applicants will be expected to contribute to the general work of the imaging department, both acute and elective.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in breast imaging and will be expected to participate fully in the local breast screening programme and symptomatic breast service. A minimum of 4 PAs will be dedicated to this work. Successful candidates who wish to work full time would normally be expected to contribute to the acute work of the radiology department.

Potential applicants are invited to contact Dr Amy Hurley Dugdale, Director of Breast Screening, via email: [email protected] to arrange a suitable time for a visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• - Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
• - Breast subspecialty experience

Desirable

• Desirable
• - Management course or experience.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience
• Essential
• - Quality Assured film reader
• - Fellowship level training
• - Responsible Assessor in breast screening assessment clinics
• - Participation in 2WW clinics
• - Participation in cold symptomatic work (problem solving, MRI second looks, further biopsy etc.)

Desirable

• Desirable
• - Preparation of, and participation in/presentation at MDT.
• - Surveillance mammogram reporting
• - Breast MRI reporting
• - CT breast staging reporting

Additional criteria

Essential

• <p><strong>Skills</strong></p><p><em>Essential</em></p><ul><li>Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.</li><li>Demonstrable basic management skills.</li><li>Excellent time management.</li><li>Computer literacy.</li></ul>

Desirable

• <p><em>Desirable</em></p><ul><li>Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.</li><li>Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.</li><li>Advanced computer skills.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.</li></ul>

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• - Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• - Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
• - Breast subspecialty experience

Desirable

• Desirable
• - Management course or experience.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience
• Essential
• - Quality Assured film reader
• - Fellowship level training
• - Responsible Assessor in breast screening assessment clinics
• - Participation in 2WW clinics
• - Participation in cold symptomatic work (problem solving, MRI second looks, further biopsy etc.)

Desirable

• Desirable
• - Preparation of, and participation in/presentation at MDT.
• - Surveillance mammogram reporting
• - Breast MRI reporting
• - CT breast staging reporting

Additional criteria

Essential

• <p><strong>Skills</strong></p><p><em>Essential</em></p><ul><li>Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.</li><li>Demonstrable basic management skills.</li><li>Excellent time management.</li><li>Computer literacy.</li></ul>

Desirable

• <p><em>Desirable</em></p><ul><li>Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.</li><li>Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.</li><li>Advanced computer skills.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.</li></ul>

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Breast Screening

Dr Amy Hurley Dugdale

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2737X

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Queen Alexandra Hosp

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

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