Specialty Doctor- Breast Imaging

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Breast Imaging Specialty Doctor to support our interventional breast imaging service on a fixed term maternity basis.

The role involves independent breast and axillary ultrasound examinations, ultrasound-guided biopsies, aspirations, drainages, localisations, and stereotactic-guided procedures, as well as mammography reporting for symptomatic, surveillance and family history cases, with MDT participation.

Qualifications

• Experience in breast imaging and ultrasound assessments.
• Competence in ultrasound-guided interventions including biopsies and aspirations.
• Experience with stereotactic-guided procedures and mammography reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cases at Breast MDT meetings.
• Independently perform breast and axillary ultrasound examinations.
• Carry out ultrasound-guided biopsies, aspirations, drainages and localisations.
• Perform stereotactic-guided core biopsies and vacuum-assisted biopsies.
• Report symptomatic, surveillance and family history mammograms.

Skills

Breast imaging

Ultrasound

Interventional radiology

Mammography

Education

Radiology specialty training

Job description

We are seeking a Breast Imaging Specialty Doctor to support our interventional breast imaging service. The role is fixed term maternity cover in the first instance.

About the Role

More detail about the role

This role is central to the delivery of a high-quality breast imaging service, with core responsibilities including assessment and management of patients attending two-week wait (2WW) and follow-up breast clinics. The role is central to the delivery of a high-quality breast imaging service and post holder is expected to independently perform breast and axillary ultrasound examinations, undertake ultrasound-guided interventions including biopsies, aspirations, drainages and localisations and carry out stereotactic-guided procedures including 14G core biopsy, vacuum-assisted biopsies and excisions and localisation. The role also includes mammography reporting of symptomatic, surveillance and family history mammograms.

You will be expected to prepare and present cases at Breast MDT meetings, contributing directly to diagnosis and treatment planning.

Working closely with breast radiologists, breast clinicians, consultant and advanced practice radiographers, mammographers, breast surgeons, oncologists, nursing teams, pathology colleagues and operational managers, the post holder will support the efficient delivery and development of the service. You will participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, education and training, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies. The post holder may be required to work across Royal Devon sites according to service need and agreed job plans.

Working Pattern: Up to 9 PAS worked Monday to Friday between 0800-1800

Interview Date: TBC

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme