Locum Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Breast Imaging Leicester

We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant Breast Radiologist to join an existing team of Consultant Breast Radiologists at University Hospitals of Leicester. The appointment will be up to whole time, a minimum of 5 breast sessions are required for those consultants participating in the breast screening programme. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work whole time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a less than full-time basis.

This post is covering both the screening and symptomatic pathways. The service strives to provide the highest standards of healthcare for our patients from our purpose-built Breast Care Centre at Glenfield Hospital. Our breast screening programme is one of the largest in the East Midlands, with a population of 160,000. In addition to the screening activity, our symptomatic and surveillance demand is approximately 17,000 per year. We are a centre that is actively involved in clinical trials and have successfully secured Tomosynthesis and Contrast Enhanced Mammography equipment. There is also the opportunity to practice a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures including breast MRI and increasing use of vacuum assisted biopsy.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake programmed activities in breast imaging with the potential for some agreed general duties if appropriate.
• Opportunities for development of the existing service will be supported where they reflect and support the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust.
• To contribute to the cancer two week wait service and participate in symptomatic breast one stop clinics and other relevant activity.
• To contribute to the work of the National Breast Screening Service by ensuring adequate film reading numbers, participation in screening assessment and other relevant activity.
• To work closely with the breast clinicians, breast care nurses, breast pathologists and breast surgeons.
• To perform breast interventional work, including USS and x-ray biopsy (core or VACB / VACE), USS and x-ray localisations, US guided aspiration, marker insertion.
• To supervise and report advanced breast imaging such as MRI and CESM.
• To lead/take part in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• To undertake programmed activities in general radiology imaging if agreed and appropriate.
• To supervise and train radiology trainees, skill-mix radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff in their present and anticipated roles.
• To support and participate in audit, research, teaching and administration.

About us

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• High-quality care for all,
• Being a great place to work,
• Partnerships for impact,
• Research and education excellence.

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

The Breast Imaging Services are an identified unit within the Clinical Support & Imaging Clinical Management Group, (CSI CMG), based at Glenfield Hospital. The post holder will join a team of ten Consultant Breast Radiologists in an established multidisciplinary setting.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Training & Qualifications

• MB BS or Equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• FRCR or equivalent.

Experience

• Fully trained in breast radiology including Breast Screening and the requirements of NBSS.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan.
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice.

Communication and relationship

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Evidence of ability to communicate with clinicians in acute services.
• Evidence of ability to work within teams and contribute to liaison discussions.
• Evidence of ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with patients.

Planning and organisation

• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.

Audit

• Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
• Participate in a quality improvement programme.
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit.

Teaching

• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically.
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.

Equality and Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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.

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.