Consultant Breast Radiologist

Role Requirements The applicant must be independently competent in: Mammography reporting Breast and axillary US US- and stereotactic-guided breast biopsy Pre-operative lesion localisation. They should be capable to act as a Responsible Assessor in the breast screening assessment clinic as described within the current NHSBSP guidelines, and to lead a symptomatic 1-stop breast clinic imaging service. Competence in breast tomosynthesis reporting and breast MRI reporting would be desirable. VAB/VAE experience and knowledge of Contrast Enhanced Mammography would also be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to share in the support of the Breast MDT meetings with Consultant colleagues. Competence in cross-sectional reporting (especially CT) and an ability to discuss staging and other required imaging at the Breast MDT would be desirable. Training is integral to the department, with a generous study leave entitlement (financial and time), and a commitment to the clinical supervision and training of Radiology Registrars, Breast Imaging Fellows and Advanced Practice/Consultant Radiographers. We would welcome an interest in contributing to the formal teaching of Medical Students and of Radiology Registrars at the Academy. Ambition to be a named Clinical and/or Educational Supervisor would be supported but is not required. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the NHS partners of the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. However, medical students are currently only rarely attached to the department. We would welcome someone with an interest in expanding the range of week-long attachments to the department by developing so called study units. The Medical School has very close links with the Trust, and so opportunities to teach in the Life Sciences modules, to become an Associate Lecturer, to assist with case-based learning etc. are regularly advertised by the medical school. The school runs a Problem Based Learning system and has a very good reputation for the quality of its graduates. The Service Line would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust Lead for R & D. All Consultants are expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance program. Managerial and Leadership Management To be a positive role model for the MDT Find time to always support colleagues Contribute to the leadership team, help to develop the service and identify and facilitate quality improvements Find workable, efficient, safe, quality, sustainable solutions to challenges as they arise To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust/service needs To participate in departmental Consultant and senior staff meetings Liaise with lead nurses and medical colleagues To attend and deliver regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies. Teamwork To embody and promote the ethos of integrated team working in your practice at all times To communicate with respect and professionalism with all members of the multi-disciplinary team To work within the framework of team decisions To show initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community Managerial/Organisational Relationships The post-holder will be managerially responsible to the Service Line Clinical Director for Breast Services, and professionally responsible to the Medical Director. The post-holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies, notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. Key Working Relationships The post holders will interact with the Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Trainees, Radiographic and clerical staff in the Breast Unit and will have close clinical involvement with the breast surgery and breast oncology clinical teams in the hospital, and with General Practitioners.