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Locum Consultant Radiologist- Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester, CO4 5JL £113,565 – £150,569 a year Fixed-Term Posted 11 August 2026 Apply by 20 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group (CDG).

We are inviting applications for a full-time Locum Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging. Previous NHS breast screening service experience is essential.

This is a 1 year fixed term post whilst the division review the specialty needs and recruit substantively.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

o Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care

o Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines

o Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E

o Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care

o Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

About us

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Date posted

11 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-MC2916

Job locations

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Participate in Breast work (split between screening and symptomatic work)

Participate in the general radiology department and on call service can be discussed depending on breast sessions. (Currently 1 in 16).

Provide specialist breast radiological advice and services to users of the Breast service

Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers

Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her

Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

GMC
FRCR or equivalent
Appropriate subspecialty training
Experience in Cross Sectional Imaging and Breast MRI

Desirable

Completion of general and sub speciality Breast Screening and Symptomatic Radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by interview date

Experience

Essential

Training in all aspects of diagnostic radiology, including Breast Screening and Symptomatic work. Experience of both in the UK including the NHS breast screening programme.
Ability to supervise, perform and report techniques in chosen area of expertise

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

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