At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Consultant Radiologist, providing expert breast imaging services across multiple sites.
- Company: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Engage in teaching, research, and service development within a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Must have GMC registration and extensive experience in breast and general radiology.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Radiology Directorate as a Consultant Radiologist.
The role involves providing comprehensive breast imaging services across multiple sites including acute and community hospitals.
Responsibilities
- Perform independent clinical breast examination and symptomatic imaging interpretation (mammography, ultrasound, including axillary staging).
- Conduct percutaneous breast procedures under ultrasound guidance (cyst aspiration, seroma drainage, FNA, core biopsy, vacuum assisted biopsy, localisation wire insertion).
- Manage complex clinical workloads: breast localisation procedures, one‑stop symptomatic breast clinics, symptomatic ultrasound and mammogram reporting.
- Deliver bad news to patients and relatives in a professional manner.
- Provide general CT and MRI reporting and run an acute CT/MRI list, including on‑call duties on weekends and evenings.
- Run a general ultrasound list.
- Lead service development, teaching and research initiatives in line with Trust policies.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid full registration with the General Medical Council and name on the Specialist Register for radiology.
- Extensive clinical experience in breast radiology and general radiology; capable of independent reporting of CT, MRI and general ultrasound examinations.
- Experience in running breast clinics and performing breast imaging within NHS Screening Programme (MRI/VHR).
Experience in breast ultrasound and breast ultrasound guidance procedures.
- Ability to supervise junior staff and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and keeping up to date in the specialty.
- Strong communication skills, ability to liaise with patients, relatives and clinical colleagues.
- Knowledge of NHS management systems, clinical governance and risk management.
- Completion of synchronous professional training in core radiology and, where required, acquisition of the necessary advanced qualifications.
- Experience with quality improvement projects and clinical governance.
- Valid Disclosure and Barring Service check (subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
- UK professional registration (NHS‑CAREERS).
- Professional Development
Clear commitment to lifelong learning, participation in teaching, appraisal and mentorship programmes, and contribution to peer‑reviewed publications.
Employment Details
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust – Burnley General Teaching Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PQ, United Kingdom.
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Locum Radiology Consultant (Breast) in Burnley employer: BRITISH INSTITUTE OF RADIOLOGY
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing meaningful and rewarding careers in healthcare. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on community health through innovative diagnostic services, this role as a Consultant Radiologist offers a unique chance to grow professionally while contributing to the well-being of the West Essex population. Located in Harlow, the Trust provides a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages continuous learning.
Contact Details:
BRITISH INSTITUTE OF RADIOLOGY Recruitment Team
