Locum Consultant Radiologist (Breast Imaging)

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant Radiologist specializing in Breast Imaging. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced professionals and will be responsible for performing mammography reporting and breast ultrasound, as well as engaging in the breast multidisciplinary team. This role requires registered GMC membership, relevant qualifications, and skills in both clinical and interventional procedures. A commitment to patient care and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and licensed to practise.
• On Specialist Register with GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.
• Evidence of teaching and training clinical staff.
• Experience in development of services and audit.

Responsibilities

• Undertake symptomatic breast assessment clinics.
• Participate in the breast MDT.
• Engage in teaching and training of clinical staff.

Skills

Mammography reporting

Breast and axillary ultrasound

Image guided biopsy

Vacuum assisted biopsy/excision

Breast MRI reporting

Effective leadership

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills in breast imaging

Ability to perform breast interventional procedures

Education

Registered with the GMC

FRCR

Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Job description

Locum Consultant Radiologist (Breast Imaging)

This is a new post joining 3 Consultant Breast Radiologists, 1 Consultant Radiographer and 1 Advanced Practitioner. The post holder should be competent in mammography reporting, breast and axillary ultrasound, and image guided biopsy of the breast and axilla. It would also be desirable if the radiologist has experience in additional procedures such as vacuum assisted biopsy/excision, preoperative localisation techniques and breast MRI reporting. Experience of contrast enhanced mammography would also be desirable. Participation in the Breast MDT will be essential. The post holder will be expected to undertake symptomatic breast assessment clinics and actively engage in the breast MDT.

Main duties of the job

The breast unit is based in Singleton, but the role may require some sessions to be performed in Neath Port Talbot Hospital. There is also the potential for Screening sessions at Breast Test Wales in Swansea.

Participation in the general on call is not expected for this post, but if the candidate wished to participate this can be discussed. This is currently on a 1 in 17 basis. They could also participate in the Duty Radiologist rota covering inpatient scanning in Morriston, and an afternoon duty radiology rota in Singleton, but this is not expected.

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Job responsibilities

For full job responsibilities please see attached Job description and Personal specification within this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC
• FRCR
• On Specialist Register with GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Licensed to practise
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Experience of development of services
• Experience of research in Radiology

Skills

• Effective leadership, ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Clinical Skills - Ability to report Breast imaging and perform ultrasound examinations
• Ability to perform Breast Interventional procedures
• Understands information systems and technology
• Ability to undertake on-call

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.