Consultant Radiologist specialist interest in Breast Imaging

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will participate in the radiological workload of the department. It is expected that there will be sessions in general MRI, CT, ultrasound and/or screening as well as plain film reporting according to the requirements of the department and the experience of the candidate. The candidate should have an interest in breast radiology. The post holder will undertake, supervise, and report a wide range of general radiological and other imaging examinations supporting the wider diagnostic services of the organisation.

The post holder will take a specialist role in breast imaging to deliver a high-quality service which is compliant with a rigorous governance framework and demanding regulatory compliance. The post holder will work with a team of radiologists contributing to local breast multi-disciplinary team meetings and may be required to contribute/deputise for the respective MDTs. The post holder will work across a multi-disciplinary team working with colleagues in other clinical specialities and organisations and support the breast department by providing one stop clinic support.

• Provision, with consultant colleagues, of a radiology service to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust with responsibility for the adequate provision of a diagnostic service and proper functioning of the department.
• To undertake emergency duties where appropriate out of hours and to undertake this duty on a rota basis with consultant colleagues. Currently, the on-call consultants undertake/supervise and report appropriate urgent ultrasound, CT scans and urgent MRI cauda equina scans. Advice on plain films is provided where necessary. A full local interventional radiology on call service is not provided.
• There is currently no on-call service for MRI or isotope scans.
• Provision of cover for consultant colleagues for periods of leave.
• To clinically direct medical exposures performed by radiographic staff.
• To participate in clinical audit.
• Opportunities exist by agreement to follow individual research interests.
• To participate in CME/CPD according to the requirements of the Royal College of Radiologists.
• Be able to support the breast service by providing "One Stop Clinics" for symptomatic and non symptomatic patients.