Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic consultant colleague to join our friendly and cohesive team in the Portsmouth Breast Unit. Applicants should be in a position to offer the full range of skills expected of a modern Breast Radiologist and be keen to learn new techniques and develop the breast service. Interests in other subspecialist areas would be welcome.
The successful candidate will bring a specialist interest in breast imaging. A minimum of four PAs will be dedicated to this work. There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will contribute to the reporting of cross-sectional imaging.
Main duties of the job
- Reporting all imaging modalities across the symptomatic / screening pathways
- Assessment clinics are routinely shared and led by a pair of consultants, supported by specialist breast care nurses, Advanced Practitioner, radiographers, radiographic department assistants and surgeons
- Involvement in symptomatic fast-track clinics: patients are triaged so may be seen initially by a surgeon or a radiologist. The radiologists perform the majority of biopsies, most during each patient's initial attendance
- Supporting the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues
- Support colleagues in the training of the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SpRs
- Participate in the general development of the Radiology Department by involvement with departmental or Trust projects/committees, equipment procurement, administration and management, audit, teaching, research, fostering good working relations within the department and good liaison with hospital clinicians and GPs.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of paramedical colleagues being developed for and working in an environment of greater skills mix.
About us
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for patients and communities, through its five-year strategy 'Working Together'.
The Trust's main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which started life more than a century ago as a military hospital. Today it is one of the largest, modern hospitals on the south coast, with 1,200 beds housed in light, bright, infection resistant, en-suite wards. With a turnover of close to £600m, the Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. Some tertiary services are provided to a wider catchment in excess of two million people.
The trust employs over 7,300 staff and is the largest employer in Portsmouth. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. We recognise the value that a diverse workforce has in initiating fresh ideas and the contribution to delivering excellence for our patients, their families and carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Reporting all imaging modalities across the symptomatic / screening pathways
- Assessment clinics are routinely shared and led by a pair of consultants, supported by specialist breast care nurses, Advanced Practitioner, radiographers, radiographic department assistants and surgeons
- Involvement in symptomatic fast-track clinics: patients are triaged so may be seen initially by a surgeon or a radiologist. The radiologists perform the majority of biopsies, most during each patients initial attendance
- Supporting the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues
- Support colleagues in the training of the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SpRs
- Participate in the general development of the Radiology Department by involvement with departmental or Trust projects/committees, equipment procurement, administration and management, audit, teaching, research, fostering good working relations within the department and good liaison with hospital clinicians and GPs.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of paramedical colleagues being developed for and working in an environment of greater skills mix.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Reporting all imaging modalities across the symptomatic / screening pathways
- Assessment clinics are routinely shared and led by a pair of consultants, supported by specialist breast care nurses, Advanced Practitioner, radiographers, radiographic department assistants and surgeons
- Involvement in symptomatic fast-track clinics: patients are triaged so may be seen initially by a surgeon or a radiologist. The radiologists perform the majority of biopsies, most during each patients initial attendance
- Supporting the ethos of service redesign with flexible working, role extension and mentoring of junior and paramedical colleagues
- Support colleagues in the training of the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SpRs
- Participate in the general development of the Radiology Department by involvement with departmental or Trust projects/committees, equipment procurement, administration and management, audit, teaching, research, fostering good working relations within the department and good liaison with hospital clinicians and GPs.
- Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of paramedical colleagues being developed for and working in an environment of greater skills mix.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in Radiology
- FRCR
Desirable
- BSc, MSc
- MRCP, MRCS (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Experience of certified training at a UK Breast Screening Teaching Centre
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of breast radiology to sub-speciality level including breast MRI
- Image guided tissue sampling of axillary lymph nodes
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- NHS Breast Screening Programme accreditation
- Demonstrable skills in oncology imaging
- Experience of stereotactic x-ray guided procedures, including techniques for wire localisation, core biopsy and vacuum assisted biopsy and excision
- Experience of preparing and presenting at Breast MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice with evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Proficient use of RIS and PACS with a broader IT skill set
- Logical thinking when established problem solving and decision making skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in Radiology
- FRCR
Desirable
- BSc, MSc
- MRCP, MRCS (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Experience of certified training at a UK Breast Screening Teaching Centre
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of breast radiology to sub-speciality level including breast MRI
- Image guided tissue sampling of axillary lymph nodes
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- NHS Breast Screening Programme accreditation
- Demonstrable skills in oncology imaging
- Experience of stereotactic x-ray guided procedures, including techniques for wire localisation, core biopsy and vacuum assisted biopsy and excision
- Experience of preparing and presenting at Breast MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice with evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Proficient use of RIS and PACS with a broader IT skill set
- Logical thinking when established problem solving and decision making skills
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
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).
