Consultant in Breast Radiology | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Breast Consultant in Imaging. The postholder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support the Trust’s ambition to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

 This is a full-time, substantive post (10 PAs) supporting the diagnostic breast imaging service, collaborating with other consultant breast radiologists and the specialist mammography team.

Golden Hello and Relocation Support

This post attracts aGolden Hello recruitment incentive of up to £20,000, comprising£10,000 on joining, followed by£5,000 on the first anniversaryand£5,000 on the second anniversary of employment.

In addition,relocation expenses of up to £8,000are available, subject to eligibility and the Trust’s Relocation Expenses Policy.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant Breast Radiologist to join our supportive and forward‑looking Imaging Department. This is a full-time, substantive replacement post (10 PAs) supporting the diagnostic breast imaging service, working closely with our team of consultant breast radiologists and specialist mammography practitioners.

This is a replacement post.

 We welcome applicants who have broad radiology experience consistent with a fully trained Consultant Radiologist, together with specialist expertise in breast imaging and experience of the National Breast Screening Programme.

This post will encompass all areas of imaging allied to the screening and symptomatic breast services, including specialist breast ultrasound, image guided intervention utilising the modalities of ultrasound, stereotactic guidance and digital breast tomography with special reference to stereotactic guided and ultrasound guided vacuum biopsy., the reporting of breast MRI, CT and plain radiography. 

This post encompasses the full range of imaging associated with both the screening and symptomatic breast services. The successful applicant will undertake:

Breast Imaging and Intervention

•         Specialist breast ultrasound

•         Image‑guided interventions using:

•         Ultrasound guidance

•         Stereotactic guidance

•         Digital breast tomosynthesis guidance

•         Stereotactic‑guided and ultrasound‑guided vacuum biopsy

You will also participate in the National Breast Screening Programme and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred diagnostic services.

There will be opportunities to pursue and develop areas of special interest in line with departmental priorities and the Trust’s strategic direction. We welcome applicants who bring initiative, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

 The main base for this post will be Milton Keynes University Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at any other location where the Trust provides services such as community diagnostic centres.  

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

 

As a medium-sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

 

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

 

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The postholder will contribute to clinical governance and audit, participate in the general on-call rota, support training and education, and attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

 The postholder will:

•  Participate in the general radiology on‑call rota

• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings

• Support training and education of radiology trainees and other staff

• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement

• Maintain high professional standards through ongoing CPD and skills development

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026