NHS

Consultant Breast Radiologist


Pay105,504.00 - 139,882.00 / year
LocationCheltenham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9318-25-0296?language=en&page=1293&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This post attracts up to £15K Recruitment & Retention package to the successful substantive candidate appointed .For further information please contact Medical Staffing on 0300 422 2935. Terms and Conditions apply.

      The Thirlestaine Breast Unit provides symptomatic and screening services to patients in Gloucestershire and parts of Worcestershire and Wales. We are looking for a dynamic consultant Radiologist to join our successful and progressive multiskilled team who work collaboratively for the benefit of our patients. This is a full-time (10 PA's) role under the new consultant contract, with part-time options considered. All conventional Breast Imaging is provided in one unit, with MRI, CT and PET a short walk away. You will be encouraged to take a leading role in service delivery joining a team of three established consultants, each with their special interest within Breast Imaging. We have an active research portfolio and are the largest DGH recruiter to breast imaging trials in the UK.

      Main duties of the job

      The successful candidate will provide symptomatic and screening services.

      We offer a full range of imaging and biopsy services, including digital breast tomosynthesis, vacuum-assisted biopsy and undertake many Breast MRI's, for clinical and research purposes and have ready access to PET/CT. In addition to having four FFDM units, two with biopsy capability, and four state-of-the-art ultrasound units, the unit also offers CEM.

      There is no on call requirement for general radiology, however, this, and another speciality interest could be offered for the right candidate if they so desire. An interest in Oncological CT would be welcome.

      About us

      The Breast Surgery and Breast Imaging departments merged in May 2023 to provide one workforce in one Breast unit. We are a progressive team, in that many traditional radiologist roles are now undertaken by advanced practitioners, and some of the surgeon's undertake diagnostic imaging and image guided surgery. We are proud to have supported and trained many of our radiographic staff and Breast clinicians in house. We have trained one Breast clinician for the NBIA Breast clinician credential and we have been accepted as a host site for the next round of NBIA Radiology fellowships.

      Date posted

      12 March 2025

      Pay scheme

      Hospital medical and dental staff

      Grade

      Consultant

      Salary

      £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      318-25-CONSBREASTRADIO

      Job locations

      Thirlestaine Breast Centre

      Thirlestaine Road

      Cheltenham

      GL53 7AS


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached job description for more detail:

      You will work independently in Breast Symptomatic Breast 1-stop clinics and in Breast Screening and Assessment clinics.

      You will be independent in all aspects of US-guided and stereotactic-guided biopsies to Breast and Axilla (stereotactic training can be given if required)

      Report all aspects of Symptomatic and Surveillance mammography and Breast MRI

      Work alongside our Breast Surgeons to assist in pre-operative localisation for surgical planning using Sauviscout, RFID and Wire localisation techniques.

      Contribute to the Weekly Screening and Symptomatic Breast MDT

      Contribute to training and education within the Breast Services department

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached job description for more detail:

      You will work independently in Breast Symptomatic Breast 1-stop clinics and in Breast Screening and Assessment clinics.

      You will be independent in all aspects of US-guided and stereotactic-guided biopsies to Breast and Axilla (stereotactic training can be given if required)

      Report all aspects of Symptomatic and Surveillance mammography and Breast MRI

      Work alongside our Breast Surgeons to assist in pre-operative localisation for surgical planning using Sauviscout, RFID and Wire localisation techniques.

      Contribute to the Weekly Screening and Symptomatic Breast MDT

      Contribute to training and education within the Breast Services department

      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 and 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 Experiance

      Essential

      • Ability to teach clinical and imaging interpretative 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.

      Personal Attributes

      Essential

      • Communication skills, written and verbal
      • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
      • Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
      • Ability to work under stress
      • Flexibility and adaptability
      • Honesty and reliability
      • Enquiring, critical approach to work
      • Caring attitude to patients
      • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

      Desirable

      • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
      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 and 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 Experiance

      Essential

      • Ability to teach clinical and imaging interpretative 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.

      Personal Attributes

      Essential

      • Communication skills, written and verbal
      • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
      • Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
      • Ability to work under stress
      • Flexibility and adaptability
      • Honesty and reliability
      • Enquiring, critical approach to work
      • Caring attitude to patients
      • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

      Desirable

      • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Thirlestaine Breast Centre

      Thirlestaine Road

      Cheltenham

      GL53 7AS


      Employer's website

      https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Thirlestaine Breast Centre

      Thirlestaine Road

      Cheltenham

      GL53 7AS


      Employer's website

      https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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