Consultant Radiologist - Breast Care

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This post will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to pursue either a sole Breast Imaging career or to combine this discipline with other imaging interests. The Breast service is an integral part of the Imaging Department and provides screening services within the NHSBSP alongside a local symptomatic provision. The standalone unit has Siemens Digital Mammographic equipment and Canon Ultrasound. MR breast imaging is provided locally using our 3 MR scanners.

This is a new post to support the increasing demand for breast imaging and cross-sectional imaging. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and cohesive team of 19 Consultant Radiologists within the Medical Imaging Department at Leighton Hospital, which is part of the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services Division.

The proposed AAC date is 11th February 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the Radiology Department, Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services Division.

The post is offered on a part-time basis.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a License to Practice. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

1. Be fully competent in running symptomatic and screening assessment clinics, solely or working in close association with consultant colleagues.
2. Have all the necessary skills to interpret breast imaging investigations and perform breast and axillary biopsies utilizing a spectrum of guiding modalities.
3. Be able to insert Magseed and other localization devices.
4. Be skilled in communication and relaying bad news.
5. Be required to participate in MDT meetings.

The Department provides a wide range of Medical Imaging services at Leighton Hospital, Crewe and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high-quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

Job responsibilities

The post is offered at 5PAs all for screening work only.

Please see the job description for further details.

Person Specification Qualifications

• FRCR or Equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
• Full GMC Registration and LTP
• Additional higher degrees relevant to this post.
• Other postgraduate qualification

Experience and Ability

• Good general clinical experience and proven record of competency in breast screening work
• Subspecialty expertise in breast radiology

Team Working

• Proven ability to work within, motivate and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of approach

Service Development & Management

• Appreciation and understanding of the role of management
• A clear vision for the future of radiology services at MCHFT
• Commitment to clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Up to date knowledge of NHS reforms, structures and developments
• Evidence of possession of management skills

Teaching and Education

• Experience and interest in teaching, both junior medical and non-medical staff.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Recognised teaching skills course.
• Special interest in role development and staff training.
• Membership of relevant medical associations / learned societies
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC

Audit

• Relevant experience in organization of and undertaking of audit

Research

• Experience in research and ability to develop evidence-based practice

Standards

• High professional and ethical standards
• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice

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.