Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who would be keen to join our dedicated breast radiology department covering both symptomatic and screening services at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT.
You would be joining a cohesive team of five breast radiologists, six breast clinicians and two consultant practitioners covering symptomatic work at Bedford Hospital and screening at Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service which is one of the largest breast screening services in the country.
There is a small component of breast specialty cross sectional reporting but no on call commitment, making the position very attractive to those with young children.
Main duties of the job
Providing imaging support for one stop breast clinics to include x-ray, ultrasound and intervention.
Provide localisation of impalpable breast lesions prior to surgery.
Breast specialty reporting to include CT and breast MRI.
Attending weekly symptomatic MDT.
Screen reading of NHSBSP mammograms.
Screening assessment clinics.
Attending weekly screening MDTs.
Service development and leadership.
You would have the opportunity to be involved in the development of the symptomatic service at Bedford and we would be keen to develop your leadership skills.
We have recently replaced the mammography equipment to include tomosynthesis and contrast enhanced mammography and the PACS system is in the process of replacement.
The role is full time with no on call however applicants wishing to work less than full time would be considered.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service is a hub and spoke model service providing screening to almost all of Bedfordshire and most of Hertfordshire and screens around 55,000 ladies each year. The breast screening service is based at the Luton site.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Breast Specific Duties
- Evaluation of women referred to the one stop clinics by General Practitioners and other medical practitioners.
- Evaluation of women recalled following recall from the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
- Requesting specialist imaging and performing breast interventional techniques under ultrasound and stereotactic guidance.
- Performing pre-operative localisations.
- Perform hot reporting for one stop clinics.
- Reporting of follow up mammograms.
- Provide appropriate advice and counselling to women attending one stop and screening assessment clinics.
- Read a minimum of 5000 mammograms per year to comply with NHSBSP requirements.
- Participation in consensus film reading and review of interval cancers.
- Attend regular surgical and screening MDTs to include review of breast imaging and cross sectional imaging as well as discussion of biopsy results and management plans.
- Report breast MRI
- Participate in reading of PERFORMS test set on regular basis
- Participate in development and maintenance of SOPs
General Radiology Duties
Reporting of cross sectional imaging for breast patient undergoing staging and other investigations.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 11.02.2024
Assessment Date: Week Commencing 26.02.2024
Interview Date: 08.03.2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Breast Specific Duties
- Evaluation of women referred to the one stop clinics by General Practitioners and other medical practitioners.
- Evaluation of women recalled following recall from the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
- Requesting specialist imaging and performing breast interventional techniques under ultrasound and stereotactic guidance.
- Performing pre-operative localisations.
- Perform hot reporting for one stop clinics.
- Reporting of follow up mammograms.
- Provide appropriate advice and counselling to women attending one stop and screening assessment clinics.
- Read a minimum of 5000 mammograms per year to comply with NHSBSP requirements.
- Participation in consensus film reading and review of interval cancers.
- Attend regular surgical and screening MDTs to include review of breast imaging and cross sectional imaging as well as discussion of biopsy results and management plans.
- Report breast MRI
- Participate in reading of PERFORMS test set on regular basis
- Participate in development and maintenance of SOPs
General Radiology Duties
Reporting of cross sectional imaging for breast patient undergoing staging and other investigations.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 11.02.2024
Assessment Date: Week Commencing 26.02.2024
Interview Date: 08.03.2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of breast imaging and interventional procedures involved in breast screening and symptomatic work.
- oAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oParticipation in relevant local audits
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of breast imaging and interventional procedures involved in breast screening and symptomatic work.
- oAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oParticipation in relevant local audits
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
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).
