Job summary
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 a Golden Hello recruitment incentive of up to £20,000, comprising £10,000 on joining, followed by £5,000 on the first anniversary and £5,000 on the second anniversary of employment.

In addition, relocation expenses of up to £8,000 are 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.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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.

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 430-CC26-675A-A

Job responsibilities
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.

• Participate in the general radiology oncall 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential:

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• FRCR or equivalent
• Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview

Desirable:

• ALS certification
• Breast Fellowship

Experience/ Training
Essential:

• Subspecialty training in interventional radiology
• Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
• Familiarity with voice activated reporting
• Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
• Wide experience in Breast Radiology

Desirable:

• Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership and Management experience
• Experience of managing budgets and staff
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.

Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential:

• Ability to perform a wide range of breast interventions including stereotactic biopsies and excisions independently
• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
• Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities
• Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted.
• Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
• Awareness of NHS Constitution
• Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
• Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner

Skills
Essential:

• Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
• Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
• Competent in the use of IT/computer systems

Desirable:

• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience

Teaching and Education
Essential:

• Willingness and ability to teach.
• Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
• Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience

Desirable:

• Postgraduate certificate in education

Audit
Essential:

• Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit.

Standards
Essential:

• High ethical standards
• Understanding of risk/ governance management & quality assurance systems particularly pertinent within imaging

Research
Essential:

• Experience of research

Desirable:

• Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Transport
Essential:

• Must be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes

Desirable:

• Car driver
• Possess own transport

Other requirements
Essential:

• Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
• Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
• Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
• Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust

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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Radiology - Med Staff (Dept), Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director for Radiology, Dr Baiju Saradananda-Prasad, Baiju.Saradananda-Prasad@mkuh.nhs.uk

Closing date: 12 November 2026
Date posted: 16 October 2026