Consultant Radiologist with interest in Breast Imaging

NHS Jobs; Tooting; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tooting is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a focus on Breast Imaging. The role involves screening and symptomatic breast services within a supportive team of radiologists. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in breast imaging. This position offers a chance to work in a well-respected and cohesive unit while contributing to significant patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have subspecialty training in breast imaging.
• Experience in screening and symptomatic breast services.
• Ability to work in a team of radiologists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening and symptomatic breast sessions.
• Collaborate with a team of radiologists and consultants.
• Participate in diagnostic radiology services.

Skills

Breast Imaging

General Radiology

Team Collaboration

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists

CCT in Radiology or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Radiologist with interest in Breast Imaging

The post will encompass a combination of screening and symptomatic breast sessions within the breast unit which is a co-located service on the St George's site. The majority of sessions will be within the Rose Centre at St Georges Hospital which hosts the symptomatic breast service and the SW London breast screening service. The successful applicant will join a very friendly cohesive and supportive team of 9 radiologists and 4 Consultant Practitioners who undertake screening, symptomatic breast imaging and general radiology. SWL Breast Screening covers a large geographic region in SW London, screening up to 52,000 clients per year at the Rose Centre and 5 permanent satellite units. Assessment is undertaken at the Rose Centre. The symptomatic and screening services diagnose approximately 700 cancers per year. The main Radiology Department at St Georges provides a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service, including CT, ultrasound and MRI. It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience. It is expected that the applicant has subspecialty training in all aspects of Breast Imaging. About the Rose Centre The Rose Centre hosts 9 permanent Consultant Radiologists and 4 consultant Practitioners in breast Imaging who undertake both screening and symptomatic breast imaging. The Radiography staff is led by a Superintendent and two Deputy Superintendents. The screening service is based at the Rose Centre and 6 satellite sites in the SWL catchment region. The service has 5 Consultant Surgeons who also have oncoplastic training and dedicated Plastics services are also available. The service is supported by Surgical Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants. St George's National Breast Education Centre The Rose Centre hosts a Training Centre which is nationally and internationally reputed and runs radiographic and radiological courses in breast imaging, offering training attachments for registrars and Consultants in many aspects of breast imaging.