Consultant Breast Radiologist

This post is a new post for a 10 PA 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 Breast Associate Specialists, a Consultant Radiographer and 4 Advanced Practice Radiographers.

Role Requirements

The applicant must be independently competent in:

• Mammography reporting
• Breast and axillary US
• US- and stereotactic‑guided breast biopsy

They should be capable to act as a Responsible Assessor in the breast screening assessment clinic as described within the current NHSBSP guidelines, and to lead a symptomatic 1‑stop breast clinic imaging service. Competence in breast tomosynthesis reporting and breast MRI reporting would be desirable. VAB/VAE experience and knowledge of Contrast Enhanced Mammography would also be an asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to share in the support of the Breast MDT meetings with Consultant colleagues. Competence in cross‑sectional reporting (especially CT) and an ability to discuss staging and other required imaging at the Breast MDT would be desirable.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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Role Requirements

The applicant must be independently competent in:

• Mammography reporting
• Breast and axillary US
• US- and stereotactic‑guided breast biopsy

They should be capable to act as a Responsible Assessor in the breast screening assessment clinic as described within the current NHSBSP guidelines, and to lead a symptomatic 1‑stop breast clinic imaging service. Competence in breast tomosynthesis reporting and breast MRI reporting would be desirable. VAB/VAE experience and knowledge of Contrast Enhanced…