Overview
In this role you will support the breast imaging service, joining a multidisciplinary team to provide screening and symptomatic breast care. You will interpret screening mammograms, perform image-guided procedures, and contribute to one-stop clinics with surgeons and radiologists. You’ll participate in MDTs, patient communication, and clinical governance, while developing your CPD within a supportive environment. This opportunity combines high-volume screening with advanced imaging and interventional techniques in a leading NHS unit.
Responsibilities
- Reading screening mammograms
- Clinical and imaging assessment of screen-detected abnormalities
- Image-guided breast biopsy and excision
- Breast evaluation within the symptomatic service
- MDT attendance and contribution
- Communication with patients, relatives, carers and primary care
- Administration related to clinical work
- Involvement in teaching, audit and governance meetings
- Potential deputising for absent colleagues
Key requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full postgraduate examination (e.g., MRCP UK MRCS MRCPCH MRGP) desirable
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage diverse presentations
- Experience in breast diagnostic and clinical services desirable
- Understanding of research/audit principles and evidence-informed practice
- UK professional registration at time of application
- Commitment to patient safety and clinical quality improvement
- strong communication
- team collaboration
- adaptability
- breast imaging interpretation
- image-guided breast biopsy and excision
- stereotactic and vacuum-assisted biopsies
Specialty Grade - Breast Screening in Luton employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
