Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of Breast Clinician - Radiology Credential based in the Bristol Breastcare Centre at Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust.
It is a full-time post with the service delivering at activity at both Weston General and Southmead Hospitals.
Part time applications will be considered.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team within the Breast Care Service as a Full Time Breast Clinician. This role will have involvement in all appropriate clinical activities related to symptomatic and screening breast services. This may include but is not limited to; one stop clinics, family history clinics, film reading, ultrasound imaging of the breast, core biopsies and screening assessment clinics.
This is a trainee post and the appointee will be expected to attend approved training courses on breast imaging, breast examination, breast diseases and diagnosis of breast conditions. This training must be supplemented by a period of working alongside an existing breast radiologist and surgeon. In normal circumstances this period could last up to three years, dependent upon previous experience.
For a further discussion regarding the role or please contact Dr Alice Pocklington, Consultant Radiologist & Director for the Avon Breast Screening Programme via email or switchboard.
About us
The Bristol Breast Care Unit was created in 2013 by the amalgamation of all breast care service for the whole of Bristol on one site. Furthermore in April 2020 the Unit also amalgamated with the breast services in Weston General Hospital and it is now one of the biggest units in the country serving a population of approximately 500,000 people. Referrals are received from General Practitioners across the BNSSG CCG patch as well as tertiary referrals from other units.
The Breast Unit moved into a new building, after a £5 Million refurbishment of Beaufort House, in July 2014 which provides a fantastic environment both for patients and staff with almost all facilities our patients need, other than theatres, MRI and CT, all in 1 purpose built space away from the hustle and bustle of the main hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Involvement in all appropriate clinical actives related to the breast symptomatic and screening services. These may include one stop clinics, family history clinics, film reading, ultrasound imaging of the breast, core biopsies, screening assessment clinics and stereo core biopsies.
Responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff as appropriate.
This is a trainee post and the appointee will be expected to attend approved training courses on breast imaging, breast examination, breast diseases and diagnosis of breast conditions. This training must be supplemented by a period of working alongside an existing breast radiologist and surgeon. In normal circumstances this period could last up to three years, dependent upon previous experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Involvement in all appropriate clinical actives related to the breast symptomatic and screening services. These may include one stop clinics, family history clinics, film reading, ultrasound imaging of the breast, core biopsies, screening assessment clinics and stereo core biopsies.
Responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff as appropriate.
This is a trainee post and the appointee will be expected to attend approved training courses on breast imaging, breast examination, breast diseases and diagnosis of breast conditions. This training must be supplemented by a period of working alongside an existing breast radiologist and surgeon. In normal circumstances this period could last up to three years, dependent upon previous experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Shows an interest in service development and teaching
Desirable
- Evidence that has spent time researching the role and talking to those with experience in this area.
- Experience of working in a breast unit
- Evidence of interest in clinical teaching and mentoring.
Experience
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Evidence of good team working
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Shows an interest in service development and teaching
Desirable
- Evidence that has spent time researching the role and talking to those with experience in this area.
- Experience of working in a breast unit
- Evidence of interest in clinical teaching and mentoring.
Experience
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Evidence of good team working
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
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).
