Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a full-time Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist. You will cover all aspects of breast imaging, participate in MDT meetings, and conduct various breast intervention procedures. Ideal candidates will have an MBBS and FRCR or equivalent, with substantial postgraduate experience. The role offers a unique opportunity in a supportive and dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in UK hospital systems and practices.
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in Radiology, including higher training.
• Experience with breast intervention procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-stop clinics and assess recalled patients.
• Participate in MDT meetings and report MRI and staging CT.
• Conduct breast intervention procedures and biopsies.

Skills

Breast clinical examination

Team leadership

Independent working

Good communication skills

Education

MBBS and FRCR or equivalent

CCT in Clinical Radiology or equivalent

Tools

Mammography

Ultrasound

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Breast team as a full time (10pa) Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist (symptomatic and screening) here at North Bristol Trust.

The post will cover all aspects of breast imaging, including the NHS BSP.

This post is offered to suitably qualified, positive and patient-focused professionals who want to work in a dynamic, large and high performing Breast Cancer service.

Bristol Breast Care Centre delivers both the screening and symptomatic services across 2 sites in Southmead and Weston General Hospitals.

Joining the team on a locum basis for 12 months you will have support from the clinical leads and director of screening to establish a set of meaningful objectives and a rewarding job plan.

Our service is well managed to provide you with a rewarding role in a great clinical team. The work is varied and provides a unique opportunity to work in a bespoke breast care environment with dedicated provision at 2 sites giving you access to a stimulating and varied clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

The symptomatic breast work of the post will involve one-stop clinics and further assessment of the recalled patient.

Participation at MDT meetings and the reporting of MRI and staging CT expected. Depending on the experience of the post holder, the role may also involve stereo core biopsies, MRI guided biopsies, CT angiography pre-reconstruction and ultrasound guided VAEs.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest hospital trust in the South West, providing hospital and community healthcare to residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are also a specialist regional centre for a number of services including Vascular, Urology, Neurosurgery, Renal, Plastics, Burns and Orthopaedics. We are the Major Trauma Centre for the South West region. Our start-of-the-art Brunel Building is one of the most modern hospitals in Europe and we have a strong international reputation for clinical excellence.

Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.

Breast Care Centre

The Bristol Breast Care Centre offers a full digital screening and symptomatic service as well as Breast MR for the screening and symptomatic services, including high risk woman as per the NHSBSP and NICE guidelines. This is the largest screening service in the South West with an eligible screening population of almost 170,000 women.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

• MBBS and FRCR or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Must have a CCT in Clinical Radiology or equivalent and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. Specialist Registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.

Training & Experience

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience including higher Radiology training, 5 years as a Radiology registrar in an approved training post or equivalent
• Experience in Breast clinical examination, assessment and one-stop clinics
• Breast interventions procedures including ultrasound guided and stereo core and VAB biopsies, fine needle aspirations and wire localisations under mammogrpahic and ultrasound guidance
• Proficient in General and cross-sectional radiology

Other Requirements

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.