The successful candidate will provide symptomatic and screening services.
We offer a full range of imaging and biopsy services, including digital breast tomosynthesis, vacuum-assisted biopsy and undertake many Breast MRI's, for clinical and research purposes and have ready access to PET/CT. In addition to having four FFDM units, two with biopsy capability, and four state-of-the-art ultrasound units, the unit also offers CEM.
There is no on call requirement for general radiology, however, this, and another speciality interest could be offered for the right candidate if they so desire. An interest in Oncological CT would be welcome.

Working for our organisation
The Breast Surgery and Breast Imaging departments merged in May 2023 to provide one workforce in one Breast unit. We are a progressive team, in that many traditional radiologist roles are now undertaken by advanced practitioners, and some of the surgeon's undertake diagnostic imaging and image guided surgery. We are proud to have supported and trained many of our radiographic staff and Breast clinicians in house. We have trained one Breast clinician for the NBIA Breast clinician credential and we have been accepted as a host site for the next round of NBIA Radiology fellowships., You will work independently in Breast Symptomatic Breast 1-stop clinics and in Breast Screening and Assessment clinics.
You will be independent in all aspects of US-guided and stereotactic-guided biopsies to Breast and Axilla (stereotactic training can be given if required)
Report all aspects of Symptomatic and Surveillance mammography and Breast MRI
Work alongside our Breast Surgeons to assist in pre-operative localisation for surgical planning using Sauviscout, RFID and Wire localisation techniques.
Contribute to the Weekly Screening and Symptomatic Breast MDT
Contribute to training and education within the Breast Services department
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.

This post attracts up to £15K Recruitment & Retention package to the successful substantive candidate appointed. For further information please contact Medical Staffing on
The Thirlestaine Breast Unit provides symptomatic and screening services to patients in Gloucestershire and parts of Worcestershire and Wales. We are looking for a dynamic consultant Radiologist to join our successful and progressive multiskilled team who work collaboratively for the benefit of our patients. This is a full-time (10 PA's) role under the new consultant contract, with part-time options considered. All conventional Breast Imaging is provided in one unit, with MRI, CT and PET a short walk away. You will be encouraged to take a leading role in service delivery joining a team of three established consultants, each with their special interest within Breast Imaging. We have an active research portfolio and are the largest DGH recruiter to breast imaging trials in the UK.