Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Breast Services at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for a Breast Specialist Radiologist. The duties of this role will be based at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals.
The role will be a full time 10PA post with the opportunity to cover all aspects of the breast screening and breast imaging services. This includes breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics, one stop 2WW rule clinics, ultrasound and interventional lists and depending on experience MRI and cross-sectional reporting.
The successful candidate will join a busy Integrated Breast Service, providing breast screening to a population of over 135,000 women, receiving over 8,000 GP referrals and treating around 1000 new breast cancers.
Digital equipment including tomosynthesis and VAB/E are available at Worthing.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post will include the following:
- Support breast screening reporting, screening assessment clinics and arbitration sessions
- Support MDM
- Support one stop symptomatic clinics
- Support ultrasound and interventional procedures, including VAB/E and localisation procedures
- Report breast MRIs / cross sectional imaging
- Support interval cancer and previously assessed cancer reviews
Details
- Date posted: 03 November 2026
- Closing date: 17 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 279-MWWTGSPECBREASTRAD-732
- Job locations: Worthing and St Richards Hospitals and and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust, Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing BN11 2DH, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification FRCR or its recognised equivalent
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skill
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of interest / participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills both oral and written
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Breast radiology including experience in breast symptomatic and screening
- Experience in clinical radiology and cross sectional imaging
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
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).
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Employer details
- Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
- Address: Worthing and St Richards Hospitals and and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust, Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing BN11 2DH, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/