Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist
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About Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked 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 enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
Job Title Fixed Term (1 year) Locum Breast Radiology Consultant
Position Overview
Applications are invited for a 1-year fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced and friendly breast radiologists, providing both symptomatic and screening breast services in a busy unit treating 700 patients with breast cancer annually. The radiology team is supported by:
- A Consultant Mammographer
- 3 Advanced Practitioners
- A comprehensive diagnostic service including tomosynthesis, VAE (Vacuum Assisted Sc-fi*-ipt>** and MRI**, as well as magnetic seed localisations to support our oncoplastic surgical service.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake symptomatic and screening breast work across the unit, working within a single-site organisation at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
- Share training, supervision, and support with colleagues for radiographers and ultrasonographers—including skill mix training.
- Provide training for Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Speciality Trainees and other Wessex-based rotating SPRs (Staff Grade Radiologists).
- Core job plan: 9 DCC (Direct Clinical Care) sessions and 1 SPA (Supporting Programme Activity). Additional time may be available through consultation with the Clinical Director, based on departmental and personal requirements.
- Engage in regular job planning reviews.
Portsmouth Radiology Department Overview
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The department comprises 44 consultant radiologists, organised into subspecialty services covering:
- Chest
- Cardiac
- GI (Gastrointestinal)
- GU (Genitourinary)
- Head & Neck
- Neuro
- Intervention
- Oncology
- Breast (this vacancy)
Portsmouth Hospitals is a large teaching hospital, offering most subspecialities and housing one of the largest research departments in the south. It is the regional centre for renal transplant, renal services, and bariatric surgery and is home to Portsmouth Medical School.
Job Plan
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with an active licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register:
- Via CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) (proposed date must be within 6 months)
- Or CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)
- Or Equivalent European Community Rights
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR), or equivalent.
Subspecialty Experience (Desirable)
- Management course or experience
- Fellowship-level training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Quality Assured Film Reader status
- Responsible Assessor in breast screening assessment clinics
- Participation in 2WW referrals
- Participation in cold symptomatic services (problem-solving, further biopsy guidelines)
Desirable
- MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) preparation, participation, and presentation
- Surveillance mammogram reporting
- Breast MRI reporting
- CT breast staging reporting
Skills
Essential
- High-standard professional skills in clinical radiology
- Demonstrable basic management skills
- Excellent time and organisational management
- Proficient computer literacy
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals, including national/international conference presentations
- Clinical research training and significant research project involvement
- Advanced computer skills
- Awareness of service redesign principles
Knowledge and Competencies
- Demonstrate up-to-date clinical knowledge
- Apply evidence-based practice
- Strong IT skills
- Effective, confident communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to engage with work outside the specialty
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- Must have evidence of participation in audit
- Exhibit good oral and written communication skills
- Showcase published research, prizes, and honours
- Demonstrate logical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
- Exhibit previous experience and abilities in teaching (both formal and informal)
NHS Values
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, we commit to a culture of:
- Working together for patients with compassion
- Being "One Team"
- Always improving
Behaviours
- Strategic approach: Clarity on objectives and expectations.
- Relationship-building: Communicate effectively, be open and supportive of colleagues, foster partnerships.
- Personal credibility: Visibility, approachable, resilient leadership; act with courage, integrity, honesty.
- Passion to succeed: Patient-centred, positive attitude, and proactive in taking responsibility.
- Harnessing performance through teams: Champion positive change, develop staff, build a culture free of fear, actively listen, recognise contributions.
Safeguarding
Job holders are required to act in ways that prioritise safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Familiarity with and adherence to Trust Safeguarding Policies are mandatory. All staff must undergo essential/mandatory safeguarding training.
Benefits & Support
Wellbeing Initiatives
Portsmouth Hospitals aims to prioritise staff health and wellbeing through:
- On-site Nursery
- Free Beach Hut access (for summer workdays)
- On-site Wellness Centre (gym + swimming pool)
- Diverse staff networks, including LGBTQ, Race Equality, and DisAbility networks
- Annual awards and recognition ceremonies
Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate and value unique contributions from staff based on:
- Education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
For more information, see our People & OD Strategy 2026.
Contact for Further Information
Head of Breast Unit: Dr Angelique Beling Clinical Director: Dr Paula McParland
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