Breast Imaging Locum Consultant Radiologist

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust in Essex is seeking a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging to join the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group. The post is full-time and based at Colchester Hospital, with a focus on delivering high-quality breast imaging services.

Previous NHS breast screening service experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous NHS breast screening service experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Participate in Breast work (split between screening and symptomatic work)
• Participate in the general radiology department and on call service – can be discussed depending on breast sessions. (Currently 1 in 16).
• Provide specialist breast radiological advice and services to users of the Breast service
• Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers
• Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her
• Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff

Job description

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust in Essex is seeking a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in Breast Symptomatic and Screening Imaging to join the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group. The post is full-time and based at Colchester Hospital, with a focus on delivering high-quality breast imaging services.

Previous NHS breast screening service experience is essential.