226221 - CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST WITH SPECIALIST INTEREST IN BREAST IMAGING (MCD)

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Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital.

This is an NHS Lothian post and an honorary contract will be sought with the University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will join an established team. They will have a highly visible consultant presence offering senior support to Radiology Trainees & Radiographers with emphasis on improving patient care through rapid consultant-led assessment. They will be responsible for the delivery of the teaching of radiology and radiography to trainees.

Postholders should expect a busy and rewarding working environment supporting the symptomatic breast service deliver one-stop new patient clinics, general mammographic reporting and MDT meetings and discussions. An additional commitment in support of the South East Scotland Breast Screening service is also expected. The Symptomatic Breast service is also actively developing regional links with neighbouring boards. The postholders will help to facilitate a regular commitment by NHS Lothian to support the breast services in neighbouring boards. This may require on-site service provision at sites outwith NHS Lothian, by agreement. Postholders will be expected to report cross-sectional imaging relevant to breast disease, comprising CT staging and follow-up examinations and MRI Breast. Contrast enhanced mammography experience will also be required. Cross sectional radiology duties outside of breast disease will also be expected. The successful appointee will be responsible for the delivery of the teaching of radiology and radiography to radiology trainees and advanced practitioners and sonographers.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Dr John Taylor

Clinical Director, NHS Lothian Radiology

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Interview Date: 17/11/2025

Reference: 226221

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 24 Sep 2025

Closing Date: 22/10/2025

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