NBIA Research Fellow

Job summary

In partnership with the National Breast Imaging Academy we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Research Fellow. Highly skilled in breast imaging, the successful candidate will work within a cohesive and supportive multi-disciplinary team to provide a quality service in our breast symptomatic and screening services.

This particular post requires a highly skilled doctor who has experience in breast imaging and examination. The post holder will work to complete an MD and would be expected to work fixed clinical sessions under the appropriate supervision of a Consultant Radiologist. Flexible sessions or supporting clinical activity sessions would cover additional tasks, mainly research for whichthere is an expectation to participate in departmental audit and research projects.

The service has encompassed the full 4 tier skill mix thus supporting learning and development opportunities at all levels. The imaging team includes Consultant Radiologists, Consultant and Reporting Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners.

The Breast Surgical team includes Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons, a Consultant Breast Care Nurse and Breast Care Nurses.

The multidisciplinary teams are innovative, cohesive and forward thinking, participating in multiple research and audit trials. The department receives excellent feedback from patients, registrars and students.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is for a fixed term of 24 months and the post will be split between duties at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead Breast Imaging Department, at our satellite facility at Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre and with the option for remote working where appropriate and agreed. The postholder would be expected to undertake the following (which is not an exhaustive list):

1. Contribute to the team of breast radiologists in screen reading, assessment, symptomatic work and localisations.

2. Actively contribute to the multi professional team working in the department demonstrating a firm commitment to respect and include all disciplines and roles within the service.

3. Participate in and contribute to the appropriate clinical and educational activities of the Breast Unit.

4. Participate in the managerial, teaching and regular audit activities of the Breast Unit.

5. Contribute to the MDT work of the breast unit.

6. Seven day working has not yet been implemented within Breast Imaging although there are some weekend screening clinics.

7. There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.