Consultant in Breast Radiology

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust in Birmingham invites applications for a substantive Consultant Breast radiologist post. The role is based at Birmingham Treatment Centre on City Health Campus, working within a multidisciplinary breast team to service symptomatic and screening populations.

The successful candidate will specialise in breast during training, bring UK consultant experience, and lead dedicated breast sessions (up to 9 PAs) as part of the service's 4-tier skill mix and ongoing

Qualifications

• Specialist in breast radiology during training.
• UK consultant-level experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide breast radiology services in symptomatic and screening settings.
• Cover dedicated breast sessions (up to 9 PAs).
• Work within a multidisciplinary breast team (MDT).
• Participate in national research and audit trials.

Skills

Breast radiology

Education

UK Consultant experience

Job description

Applications are invited for the substantive Consultant Breast post. The post is based in Birmingham Treatment Centre on the City Health Campus site

This particular post requires a highly skilled breast radiologist who has specialised in breast during their training and holds UK experience at Consultant grade. We are seeking a candidate to work within a cohesive and supportive breast multi-disciplinary team and to provide a quality service in both symptomatic and screening settings. Radiologist will cover dedicated breast sessions (up to 9 PAs). We currently have one vacancy for a full time post 10 PA role.

The service has encompassed the full 4 tier skill mix thus supporting learning and development opportunities at all levels. The team includes seven Consultant Radiologists, three Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners.

The Surgical team includes breast surgeons, two with Oncoplastic reconstruction expertise, Nurse Consultant - Breast and Breast Care Nurses. The multidisciplinary team is innovative, cohesive and forward thinking; participating in multiple national research and audit trials including the Prospect trial. The service has recently been subcontracted for high risk screening and also supports the high risk population from Russell Hall hospital.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Hira Naqvi Job title: Consultant in Breast radiology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07912609033