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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant Breast Radiologist to join a large, high-performing Breast Cancer service in the South West. The role covers both symptomatic and screening breast imaging, with the potential to include 1 PA in General Radiology. The department offers a dynamic, supportive environment with a strong emphasis on MDT working, education, audit, and research.
 

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive symptomatic and screening breast imaging services, including one-stop assessment clinics and further assessment of recalled patients.
• Interpret mammography, ultrasound, breast MRI and staging CT.
• Perform breast interventional procedures including ultrasound-guided biopsies, stereotactic core biopsies, vacuum-assisted biopsies, fine needle aspiration and wire localisation.
• Potential involvement in MRI-guided biopsies, CT angiography pre-reconstruction reporting and ultrasound-guided VAEs, depending on experience.
• Participate actively in Breast MDT meetings and MDT preparation.
• Maintain continuing responsibility for the clinical management and continuity of care of patients under your supervision.
• Contribute to general radiology reporting, as included in the agreed job plan.
• Participate in the Radiology Consultant on-call rota as required.

Teaching & Supervision

• Provide professional supervision and educational support to Speciality Registrars in Radiology.
• Support training and mentoring of Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Radiographers.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
• Participate in FRCR preparation, teaching, and departmental educational sessions.

Governance, Audit & Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical audit programmes and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in clinical governance processes and risk management.
• Contribute to service development and policy review.
• Maintain CPD requirements and participate in annual appraisal and revalidation.

Research & Development

• Participate in research activities, including screening, innovation, and imaging trials where applicable.
• Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to the development of imaging pathways.

Leadership & Service Development

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary breast care team.
• Contribute to strategic service planning and continuous improvement.
• Provide compassionate leadership within the clinical team.
• Support financial and operational efficiency within the service.

Person Specific

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• FRCR (or equivalent)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Demonstrated experience in breast screening (symptomatic and screening)
• Competency in breast assessment clinics and breast interventional procedures
• Proficiency in general and cross-sectional radiology
• Experience in audit and understanding of clinical governance
• Proven teaching ability

Desirable Criteria

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Completion of management training
• Research experience and peer-reviewed publications
• Involvement in clinical directorate management
• Demonstrable leadership experience