Locum Specialty Doctor Breast Clinician

NHS Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor Breast Clinician to join a collaborative team in South West Scotland. This role offers part-time employment with flexible working options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. The successful candidate will engage in breast screening services, utilizing advanced digital mammography technology and collaborating closely with a supportive team of healthcare professionals. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in women's health.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Family-friendly work environment

Ample free parking

Collaborative team atmosphere

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a current license is required.
• Recognized mammography reporting qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team of breast clinicians and radiologists.
• Provide breast screening services and report on mammography.

Skills

Mammography Reporting

GMC Registration

Clinical Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialized Training in Breast Clinician

Tools

Digital Mammography

Philips PACS

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applicants for the position of Locum Specialty Doctor Breast Clinician for the South West Scotland Breast Screening Service. The initial term is 3 months with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.

We currently have 1 vacancy. The successful candidate will join a friendly, dynamic team of 2 Consultant Breast Radiologists, 1 Associate Specialist, 1 Staff Grade Clinician, and 2 Consultant Mammographers. The role can be solely as a breast clinician or include reporting on screening mammography.

The service is based mainly at the South West Scotland Breast Screening Centre at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine, with some services at University Hospital Crosshouse. The hospitals are 9 miles apart, about 15 minutes by car, with ample free parking. Travel times from Glasgow are approximately 30 minutes.

Ayrshire Central Hospital hosts the South West of Scotland Breast Screening Unit and the county’s largest community hospital, offering NHS continuing care, outpatient clinics, and therapy services.

The department fosters a friendly, collaborative environment with good integration with clinical teams and frequent consultation with colleagues, either face-to-face or remotely.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is accredited with the West of Scotland Deanery, hosting ST1-ST5 trainees, and has high scores on GMC training surveys. Medical students from the University of Glasgow also rotate through the hospitals.

The screening service covers women aged 50-70 in Ayrshire, Arran, and Dumfries and Galloway, screening approximately 86,000 women over a three-year cycle, using digital mammography and Philips PACS for image viewing.

The role offers part-time employment based on a 10 programmed activity framework, with flexible and family-friendly working options. Opportunities for additional programmed activities may be available depending on service needs.

Applicants should have GMC registration with a current license and recognized mammography reporting qualifications.

For more information or to arrange a visit, contact Dr. S Henderson at 01294 323 509 or Dr. Sudhakar Unnam at 01563 826141. Job packs and further details are available online. NHS Ayrshire & Arran promotes a smoking policy.

Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 21st April 2025.