Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who would be keen to join our dedicated breast radiology department covering both symptomatic and screening services at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT.
You would be joining a cohesive team of five breast radiologists, six breast clinicians and two consultant practitioners covering symptomatic work at Bedford Hospital and screening at Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service which is one of the largest breast screening services in the country.
There is a small component of breast specialty cross sectional reporting but no on call commitment, making the position very attractive to those with young children.
Main duties of the job
Providing imaging support for one stop breast clinics to include x-ray, ultrasound and intervention.
Provide localisation of impalpable breast lesions prior to surgery.
Breast specialty reporting to include CT and breast MRI.
Attending weekly symptomatic MDT.
Screen reading of NHSBSP mammograms.
Screening assessment clinics.
Attending weekly screening MDTs.
Service development and leadership.
You would have the opportunity to be involved in the development of the symptomatic service at Bedford and we would be keen to develop your leadership skills.
We are about to replace the mammography equipment to include tomosynthesis and contrast enhanced mammography and the PACS system is in the process of replacement.
The role is full time with no on call however applicants wishing to work less than full time would be considered.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT was formed in April 2020 and incorporates Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. It is situated on two sites, and provides care to a population of around 620,000 across Bedfordshire.
Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service is a hub and spoke model service providing screening to almost all of Bedfordshire and most of Hertfordshire and screens around 55,000 ladies each year. The breast screening service is based at the Luton site.
Both Bedford and Luton are conveniently situated with easy access to motorways, Luton airport and the rail network. Both are vibrant multicultural towns with excellent state and independent schools and easy access to surrounding countryside and villages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Breast Specific Duties
- Evaluation of women referred to the one stop clinics by General Practitioners and other medical practitioners.
- Evaluation of women recalled following recall from the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
- Requesting specialist imaging and performing breast interventional techniques under ultrasound and stereotactic guidance.
- Performing pre-operative localisations.
- Perform hot reporting for one stop clinics.
- Reporting of follow up mammograms.
- Provide appropriate advice and counselling to women attending one stop and screening assessment clinics.
- Read a minimum of 5000 mammograms per year to comply with NHSBSP requirements.
- Participation in consensus film reading and review of interval cancers.
- Attend regular surgical and screening MDTs to include review of breast imaging and cross sectional imaging as well as discussion of biopsy results and management plans.
- Report breast MRI
- Participate in reading of PERFORMS test set on regular basis
- Participate in development and maintenance of SOPs
General Radiology Duties
Reporting of cross sectional imaging for breast patient undergoing staging and other investigations.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 28.08.2023
Assessment Date: 13.09.2023
Interview Date: 25.09.2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Breast Specific Duties
- Evaluation of women referred to the one stop clinics by General Practitioners and other medical practitioners.
- Evaluation of women recalled following recall from the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
- Requesting specialist imaging and performing breast interventional techniques under ultrasound and stereotactic guidance.
- Performing pre-operative localisations.
- Perform hot reporting for one stop clinics.
- Reporting of follow up mammograms.
- Provide appropriate advice and counselling to women attending one stop and screening assessment clinics.
- Read a minimum of 5000 mammograms per year to comply with NHSBSP requirements.
- Participation in consensus film reading and review of interval cancers.
- Attend regular surgical and screening MDTs to include review of breast imaging and cross sectional imaging as well as discussion of biopsy results and management plans.
- Report breast MRI
- Participate in reading of PERFORMS test set on regular basis
- Participate in development and maintenance of SOPs
General Radiology Duties
Reporting of cross sectional imaging for breast patient undergoing staging and other investigations.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 28.08.2023
Assessment Date: 13.09.2023
Interview Date: 25.09.2023
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within six months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
Professional Interest
Essential
- An interest which improves the core clinical service for patients using the imaging service at the Trust
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management experience or training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Expertise in all aspects of breast imaging and interventional procedures involved in breast screening and breast symptomatic work
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
- Understands learner centred teaching
Job Specific
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of accountability for patient care
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Management & Personal Skills
Essential
- Time management skills
- Caring, honest and reliable
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
- IT literacy
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Standards
Essential
- Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within six months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Radiology
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
Professional Interest
Essential
- An interest which improves the core clinical service for patients using the imaging service at the Trust
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management experience or training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Expertise in all aspects of breast imaging and interventional procedures involved in breast screening and breast symptomatic work
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
- Understands learner centred teaching
Job Specific
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- An understanding of accountability for patient care
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Management & Personal Skills
Essential
- Time management skills
- Caring, honest and reliable
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
- IT literacy
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Standards
Essential
- Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
