Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Breast Radiologist to join the existing imaging team at Thirlestaine Breast Centre, Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a replacement post and both full/part-time working would be considered. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to a couple of general radiology sessions.
The successful candidate will be expected to have experience in breast imaging in both the screening and symptomatic settings. This includes the reporting of mammograms, breast ultrasound, stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies/wire localisations and breast MRI. Some experience of cross-sectional oncological imaging is also desirable, though not essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be joining a team of 3 consultant radiologists, 2 breast clinicians and 1 consultant radiographer. The unit is actively involved in role extension with Advanced Practice Radiographers performing film reading, ultrasound and image guided breast biopsy. Screening MRI is undertaken in the Cheltenham Imaging Centre adjacent to the Breast Centre.
We actively participate in audit and research and are currently undertaking clinical trials involving Contrast Enhanced Spectral mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis and breast MRI.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients lives by joining our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details regarding this post can be found in the attached job description.
I would actively encourage you to read the information and make contact with our Clinical Lead for Breast Screening, Dr Sarah Vinnicombe on 0300 422 3778 or our Specialty Director for Radiology, Dr Georgios Chatzakis, on: 0300 422 2222.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details regarding this post can be found in the attached job description.
I would actively encourage you to read the information and make contact with our Clinical Lead for Breast Screening, Dr Sarah Vinnicombe on 0300 422 3778 or our Specialty Director for Radiology, Dr Georgios Chatzakis, on: 0300 422 2222.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On GMC Specialist Register via: ?CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a broad training in general radiology and cross-sectional imaging
- Evidence of appropriate sub-specialty training in screening and symptomatic breast imaging including cross-sectional imaging and intervention appropriate to breast imaging
Desirable
- Fellowship training in breast radiology
Management & Administrative skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to manage and lead a breast imaging team
Desirable
- IT skills including database management and word processing skills
- Attendance on a management course
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Desirable
- Strong record of peer reviewed publications and presentation/lecturing
- Experience with grant application writing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On GMC Specialist Register via: ?CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a broad training in general radiology and cross-sectional imaging
- Evidence of appropriate sub-specialty training in screening and symptomatic breast imaging including cross-sectional imaging and intervention appropriate to breast imaging
Desirable
- Fellowship training in breast radiology
Management & Administrative skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to manage and lead a breast imaging team
Desirable
- IT skills including database management and word processing skills
- Attendance on a management course
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Desirable
- Strong record of peer reviewed publications and presentation/lecturing
- Experience with grant application writing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
