Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist

Vacancy:
Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist (no on‑call commitments)

This post is a for a current vacancy for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist, with no on‑call commitments. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full‑time will be eligible to be considered for the post. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements including job‑sharing. Such arrangements will be discussed with any shortlisted candidate on a personal basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality breast imaging in both the breast screening programme and the symptomatic breast service. The doctor must, therefore, have previously worked in a unit where screening images are read, and should ideally have NBSS (National Breast Screening System) derived evidence of at least 5,000 reads to qualify for this post from the FRQA report of that system.

This will not preclude trainees, and 1,500 first reads is also acceptable. Breast Clinicians with similar experience are welcome to apply. The post holder will be expected to participate in the normal duties relating to the administration and leadership of the department and to participate in teaching, CME and quality improvement. The post is within a well‑respected breast unit and has arisen due to retirement.

You will be joining a team of 6 Breast Radiologists, 2 Specialty Doctors, a Consultant Radiographer and 4 Advanced Practice Radiographers.

• Deliver high quality breast imaging in both the breast screening programme and the symptomatic breast service.
• Adhere to NBSS reading evidence requirements; 5,000 reads preferred, 1,500 for trainees.
• Participate in administration and leadership of the department.
• Contribute to teaching, CME and quality improvement activities.

• Independently competent in mammography reporting.
• Independently competent in breast and axillary ultrasound.
• Independently competent in US‑and stereotactic‑guided breast biopsy.
• Independently competent in pre‑operative lesion localisation.
• Capable of acting as a Responsible Assessor in the breast screening assessment clinic as per NHSBSP guidelines.
• Capable of leading a symptomatic 1‑stop breast clinic imaging service.
• Desirable: competence in breast tomosynthesis reporting, breast MRI reporting, VAB/VAE experience and knowledge of contrast‑enhanced mammography.
• Desirable: competence in cross‑sectional reporting, especially CT, and ability to discuss staging at Breast MDT meetings.

• Full GMC registration.
• Fellowship, Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent).
• CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview).
• Breast subspecialist training to RCR standards with screen‑reading experience.

• MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.
• Relevant NHS experience.

• Positive role model for the MDT.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the leadership team.
• Identify and facilitate quality improvements.
• Provide medical information for system development.
• Participate in departmental Consultant and senior staff meetings.
• Liaise with lead nurses and medical colleagues.
• Attend and deliver regional and national meetings as necessary.
• Undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.

• Promote integrated team working in practice at all times.
• Communicate with respect and professionalism with all members of the MDT.
• Work within the framework of team decisions.
• Show initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour.
• Take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community.

The post holder will interact with Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Trainees, Radiographic and clerical staff in the Breast Unit and will have close clinical involvement with the breast surgery and breast oncology clinical teams in the hospital, and with General Practitioners.

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