Consultant radiographer – breast imaging

About us

SAH Diagnostics is an award-winning healthcare provider delivering clinically governed services in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a structured, consultant-led service model focused on high-quality care, efficient delivery, and improved patient outcomes.

About the role

As a consultant radiographer in breast imaging at SAH Diagnostics, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality imaging services integrated within NHS and community diagnostic environments – including mobile/modular units and Community Diagnostic Centres. You will provide advanced clinical expertise, support service innovation, and contribute to strategic service delivery to help SAH meet its mission of enhancing patient care and pathway outcomes

Key responsibilities

Clinical leadership and expert practice

• Lead provision and delivery of advanced radiographic services, including MRI, CT, and specialist imaging pathways.
• Independently interpret and report imaging studies with high accuracy, generating timely clinical reports.
• Oversee imaging protocols and optimise diagnostic pathways for quality and efficiency.
• Provide expert clinical consultation and second-opinion reporting across multidisciplinary teams.

Service integration and development

• Work collaboratively with NHS partners and internal SAH teams to embed radiography services within insourced and mobile diagnostic models.
• Support development and operational delivery of Community Diagnostic Centres, mobile imaging units and patient pathways from referral through to diagnosis.
• Contribute to strategic planning, quality improvement projects and service redesign to address local diagnostic challenges.

Education and workforce development

• Mentor and support advanced radiography practitioners, trainees and multidisciplinary staff within the SAH network.
• Provide teaching, CPD sessions and contribute to professional development initiatives.
• Champion evidence-based practice and promote knowledge-sharing across clinical teams.

Qualifications and skills

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Prior NHS consultant-level experience (essential)
• RCOG certification (essential)
• Demonstrates minimum English language requirements of an Allied Health Professional, as defined by NHS Professionals
• Proven experience delivering outpatient gynaecology services within NHS settings
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills
• Valid DBS Certificate

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and scope
• Planned, structured clinic sessions
• Clear service model with defined expectations
• Supportive clinical and operational teams
• Opportunity to contribute directly to NHS waiting list reduction
• Clinically governed environment with established pathways

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who can provide evidence of UK Right to Work.

SAH Diagnostics is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.