Consultant Radiologist (Breast Imaging)
Posted 2 hours 1 minute ago by NHS
The role joins a team of 32 consultant radiologists providing radiological services across Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, including the new Breast Radiology service at Singleton.
Responsibilities• Competent in mammography reporting, breast and axillary ultrasound, image guided biopsy of the breast and axilla.
• Desirable experience in vacuum assisted biopsy/excision, pre operative localisation techniques, MRI breast reporting and contrast enhanced mammography.
• Participate in the Breast Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and conduct symptomatic breast assessment clinics.
• On call participation is not required but can be discussed; any on call activity is compensated with one session of programmed lieu time.
• Work on a 1 in 17 basis; may also participate in a duty radiologist rota for inpatient scanning at Morriston and afternoon duties at Singleton (optional).
• Home tele radiology is available with laptop and Citrix access or Swansea bay modem; can work remotely when approved.
Qualifications- Registered with the GMC
- FRCR
- On the Specialist Register with the GMC in Radiology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date, having passed the exit exam or a statement of eligibility from PMETB, or a recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State allowing direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- Licensed to practice
- Teaching qualification or higher qualification in medical education
- Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff at all levels
- Experience improving services in collaboration with management and clinical colleagues
- Experience in teaching and training post graduate and undergraduate staff
- Experience leading and completing audit projects
- Experience in developing services and conducting research in radiology
- Leadership ability to take responsibility and lead when appropriate
- Understanding and application of Prudent Healthcare principles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience using improvement science and methodology to enhance service quality
- Clinical reporting skills - mammography, ultrasound, general CT, breast MRI
- Capability to perform breast interventions and contrast enhanced mammography
- Knowledge of information systems and technology