Job summary
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. 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. In addition to having four FFDM units, two with biopsy capability, and four state-of-the-art ultrasound units, the unit also offers CEM. We undertake many breast MRIs, for clinical and research purposes and have ready access to PET/CT. 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 2023 to provide one workforce in one breast unit. We are progressive in that many traditional radiologist roles are now undertaken by advanced practitioners, and some of the surgeon undertake diagnostic imaging and image guided surgery. We are proud to have 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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 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, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- 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.
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 .
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN