Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Locum post required.)
- Hours
- Part time - 6 sessions per week (n/a)
- Job ref
- 435-MQ129-24
- Employer
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Burnley General Teaching Hospital
- Town
- Burnley
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2024 17:00
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Breast Radiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overview
We are looking for a humble and capable doctor with a subspeciality interest in breast radiology to join our highly functional, accomplished, and friendly team.
You will join an existing team of 3 Consultant Radiologists, 1 Specialist Grade Breast Radiologist, 1 trainee Consultant Radiographer and full complement of Advanced Practitioners. The Breast Imaging Department is based on the Burnley General Hospital site.
The department provides a full range of diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services, inclusive of vacuum biopsy/removal techniques and NHSBSP very high-risk screening with MRI plus or minus mammography.
The breast service is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including 4 full field digital mammography sets, 2 with stereotactic and tomosynthesis capability. The service has dedicated breast ultrasound equipment, vacuum biopsy equipment and dedicated breast MRI for very high-risk screening and symptomatic breast imaging. A double-ended digital mammography mobile unit provides breast screening within the community.
The Department provides symptomatic services for 4 Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons with 4 double and 2 single dedicated one stop clinics per week. ELHT also host the East Lancashire Breast Screening Service providing routine screening for an eligible screening population of 75,000 across East Lancashire, at 10 community sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to provide 6 breast imaging sessions per week. The post requires a high level of competency in breast diagnostic imaging, breast ultrasound including percutaneous interventional breast and axillary procedures. There is no on-call commitment for this post.
The department provides a full range of diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services inclusive of vacuum biopsy/removal techniques and NHSBSP very high-risk screening with MRI plus or minus mammagraphy.
Working for our organisation
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a caring service to a population of 550,000 in the Pennine Lancashire area. Services are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital and from our community rehabilitation wards at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Victoria Hospital and Clitheroe Community Hospital.
We are a specialist centre for hepatobiliary, head and neck and urological cancer services, robotic assisted surgery, specialist cardiology services and we are also a network provider of Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care. We are a nationally accredited Centre for Endometriosis and Uro-Gynaecology Surgery.
Burnley General Teaching Hospital is the site for the East Lancashire Women’s and Newborn Centre and there is also a midwife-led birthing unit in Blackburn.
There are currently 29 Consultant Radiologists working within Radiology, with approximately 280 radiographic and support staff. Each modality has a Lead Radiographer and day to day management of the service is supported by the Radiology Directorate Manager and Radiology Operations Manager.
There is an active skill mix programme within the Directorate.
Both hospital sites are training departments for student radiographers. There are close teaching links with the Universities of Cumbria and Salford.
The Radiology Directorate is headed by the Clinical Director and the Directorate resides within the Division of Diagnostics and Clinical Support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is expected to provide 6 breast imaging sessions per week.
The department provides a full range of diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services, inclusive of vacuum biopsy/removal techniques and NHSBSP very high-risk screening with MRI plus or minus mammography.
Required Competencies
- Independent clinical breast examination.
- Independent breast screening and symptomatic mammographic interpretation including formulation of a radiology report.
- Independent breast screening assessment and symptomatic breast ultrasound examination including image interpretation and formulation of a radiology report.
- Independent percutaneous breast procedures under ultrasound guidance to include cyst aspiration, abscess, or seroma drainage, FNA, core biopsy, vacuum assisted core biopsy and localisation wire insertion.
- Independent decision making as to whether a percutaneous biopsy is required in evaluating a potential breast abnormality.
- Independent ultrasound examination and image interpretation of the axilla as part of breast cancer staging including formulation of a radiology report.
- Independent percutaneous procedures of the axilla under ultrasound guidance to include cyst aspiration, seroma drainage, lymph node FNA or core biopsy.
- Manage effectively a complex clinical workload including breast localisation procedures, one stop symptomatic breast clinics, symptomatic ultrasound lists, symptomatic mammogram reporting, breast screening film reporting and assessment clinics.
- Deliver bad news to patients and their relatives, when required, in a kind, caring and professional manner.
- Deal with highly complex and sensitive information which requires the highest level of communication skills.
- Use of excellent decision-making skills to ensure patient outcomes are optimised.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained and that the Data Protection Act is always observed.
Person specification
Attainments
Essential criteria
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- At least 4 months experience working within an NHS breast unit within the past 12 months
Desirable criteria
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
Training
Essential criteria
- Completion of previous posts and professional training in core radiology
- Ability to run breast clinics with limited supervision.
Experience
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical experience in breast radiology
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others
- Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in QI projects during general professional and higher specialist training.
- Willingness to undertake departmental QI projects as requested/required
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Continuing Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Desirable criteria
- IT Skills
- Membership of radiological societies
Management
Essential criteria
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at appropriate management courses
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and AHP
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities
Other
Essential criteria
- Satisfactory medical clearance from OH
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr. Tom Newton
- Job title
- Clinical Director Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01254 734091
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