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 initiatives within a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in breast imaging and strong communication skills are essential.
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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Locum Radiology Consultant (Breast) 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.
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BRITISH INSTITUTE OF RADIOLOGY Recruitment Team
