Locum Breast Consultant Radiology

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist at a forward-thinking hospital trust. Join a dynamic Imaging department at Milton Keynes University Hospital, where you will play a key role in the redevelopment of services, including the implementation of advanced imaging technologies. This position offers the chance to engage in a variety of tasks related to breast imaging, from performing specialized breast ultrasounds to participating in clinical governance and training. If you are passionate about breast radiology and eager to contribute to a progressive healthcare environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Broad radiology experience with a specialization in breast radiology.
• Experience in the National Breast Screening Programme.

Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance.
• Provide training to medical and departmental staff.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Skills

Breast Radiology

General Radiology

Image-guided Intervention

Clinical Governance

Training and Education

Education

Fully Trained Radiologist

Tools

Digital Imaging

Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM)

MRI

CT

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist post at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a replacement post offering 10 programmed activities.

It is an exciting time to join our enthusiastic and dynamic Imaging department. At MKUH, we are embarking on an extensive redevelopment programme that includes building a new Scanning Centre and implementing a CDC programme.

The breast imaging department is equipped with digital imaging, offering digital breast tomography, and is soon to implement Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM).

The post holder should have broad radiology experience with the skills expected from a fully trained and experienced general Radiologist, as well as a specialised interest with experience in breast radiology and the National Breast Screening Programme.

The post holder will be expected to participate in departmental audit and clinical governance, the general on-call rota, provide training and education to medical and departmental staff, and participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Main duties of the job

This post will encompass all areas of imaging related to screening and symptomatic breast services, including specialist breast ultrasound, image-guided intervention utilising ultrasound, stereotactic guidance, and digital breast tomography. Special reference will be made to stereotactic-guided and ultrasound-guided vacuum biopsy, reporting of breast MRI, CT, and plain radiography.

There will be opportunities to develop further areas of special interest in line with departmental and Trust strategy. The post holder must be committed to maintaining their performance standards by keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.

The main base for this post will be Milton Keynes University Hospital, with potential work at other locations where the Trust provides services, such as community diagnostic centres.