Consultant Radiologist (Breast Imaging)

National health service; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

National health service seeks a Consultant Radiologist with expertise in mammography reporting and breast imaging to join Swansea’s breast radiology team. The post involves breast and axillary ultrasound, image-guided biopsy, and MRI breast reporting, with potential involvement in vacuum-assisted procedures and pre-operative localisation.

Active participation in the Breast MDT and symptomatic breast clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Post holder should be competent in mammography reporting, breast and axillary ultrasound, and image-guided biopsy of the breast and axilla.
• Desirable experience includes vacuum-assisted biopsy/excision, pre-operative localisation techniques and MRI breast reporting.
• Experience of contrast-enhanced mammography would be desirable.
• Participation in the Breast MDT is essential; the post holder will undertake symptomatic breast assessment clinics and engage in the breast MDT.

Responsibilities

• Competent in mammography reporting and breast/axillary ultrasound.
• Perform image-guided biopsy of breast and axilla.
• Desirable: vacuum-assisted biopsy/excision and pre-operative localisation techniques.
• Report MRI breast studies and contrast-enhanced mammography when needed.
• Participate in Breast MDT and symptom clinics.

Skills

Mammography reporting

Breast ultrasound

Axillary ultrasound

Image-guided biopsy

Vacuum-assisted biopsy

Pre-operative localisation

MRI breast reporting

Contrast enhanced mammography

Breast MDT participation

Symptomatic breast assessment

Job description

Job summary

This post will be joining a compliment of 32 Consultant Radiologists responsible for the provision of Radiological services to Swansea (in Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals)
The post is a new post joining 3 Consultant Breast Radiologist, 1 Consultant Radiographer and 1 advanced practitioner. The post holder should be competent in mammography reporting, Breast and axillary Ultrasound, 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, pre-operative localisation techniques and MRI breast 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.
The breast unit is based in Singleton. Singleton breast unit contains 2 Mammography rooms (Hologic and FUJI) and 2 Ultrasound rooms (Samsung). There are two reporting rooms, a counselling room and a fitting room for breast prostheses. The clinics are supported by 3 Health care assistants and Breast care nurses. There is the potential for Screening sessions at Breast Test Wales in Swansea.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should be competent in mammography reporting, Breast and axillary Ultrasound, 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, pre-operative localisation techniques and MRI breast 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.
Participation in the general on call is not expected for this post, but if the candidate wished to participate this can be discussed. Participation in the general on call is recompensed by 1 session of programmed lieu time.
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.
Home Tele-Radiology is available using a laptop with Citrix access or a Swansea bay modem affording the ability to MPR. There are now 13 trainees on rotation to Swansea which has allowed a night shift of ST2-ST5 covering the on call requesting and reporting. Outsourcing is used to supplement on-call reporting as per protocol. A home working Solution is offered where available.

About us

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Always improving , so that we are at our best for every patient and for each other, Job description Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post holder should be competent in mammography reporting, Breast and axillary Ultrasound, 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, pre-operative localisation techniques and MRI breast 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.
Participation in the general on call is not expected for this post, but if the candidate wished to participate this can be discussed. Participation in the general on call is recompensed by 1 session of programmed lieu time.
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.
Home Tele-Radiology is available using a laptop with Citrix access or a Swansea bay modem affording the ability to MPR. There are now 13 trainees on rotation to Swansea which has allowed a night shift of ST2-ST5 covering the on call requesting and reporting. Outsourcing is used to supplement on-call reporting as per protocol. A home working Solution is offered where available., Job responsibilities The post holder should be competent in mammography reporting, Breast and axillary Ultrasound, 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, pre-operative localisation techniques and MRI breast 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.
Participation in the general on call is not expected for this post, but if the candidate wished to participate this can be discussed. Participation in the general on call is recompensed by 1 session of programmed lieu time.
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.
Home Tele-Radiology is available using a laptop with Citrix access or a Swansea bay modem affording the ability to MPR. There are now 13 trainees on rotation to Swansea which has allowed a night shift of ST2-ST5 covering the on call requesting and reporting. Outsourcing is used to supplement on-call reporting as per protocol. A home working Solution is offered where available.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window)., 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

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 recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Licensed to practice

Desirable Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience Essential 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

Desirable Experience of development of services
Experience of research in Radiology

Skills Essential 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 mammography, ultrasound, general CT, breast MRI
Ability to perform breast Intervention and contrast enhanced mammography

Desirable Understands information systems and technology
Ability to undertake on-call
Ability to perform Breast Intervention

Personal Attributes Essential 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, 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 recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Licensed to practice

Desirable Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience Essential 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

Desirable Experience of development of services
Experience of research in Radiology

Skills Essential 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 mammography, ultrasound, general CT, breast MRI
Ability to perform breast Intervention and contrast enhanced mammography

Desirable Understands information systems and technology
Ability to undertake on-call
Ability to perform Breast Intervention

Personal Attributes Essential 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