Consultant Breast Radiologist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic consultant radiologist with specialist training in breast imaging to join our breast radiology team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time (10 PA's) role under the new consultant contract, with part-time options available.

You will work alongside eight consultant breast radiologists, three advanced practitioners, and one trainee consultant, providing symptomatic and screening services to the local population. The role includes diagnostic and procedural work, with the option for On Call commitments and up to 2PA's of non-breast/general radiology. Resident training and education are core activities within the team.

We offer a full range of imaging and biopsy services, including digital breast tomosynthesis, vacuum-assisted biopsy, excision, and MRI-guided biopsy. Screening is provided through the Southampton and Salisbury Breast Screening Unit. A family history clinic, supported by the regional genetics service, provides high and moderate-risk screening.

The hospital is a major teaching centre, home to the Wessex Radiology Training Scheme, and a key referral centre for specialist services, including intestinal failure and recurrent pelvic cancer surgery.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

You will work independently in Breast symptomatic breast 1-stop clinics and in Breast screening and assessment clinics.

You will be independent in all aspects of US-guided and stereotactic-guided biopsies to breast and axilla (stereotactic training can be given if required).

Report all aspects of symptomatic and surveillance mammography and Breast MRI.

Work alongside our Breast Surgeons to assist in pre-operative localisation for surgical planning using both wire localisation and Magseed.

Contribute to training and education within the Breast department and the wider Radiology Department.

Contribute to the bi-weekly screening and symptomatic Breast MDT.

General radiology responsibilities include plain film reporting, abdominal cross-sectional reporting (can be tailored to previous experience). Optional: contribute to the GI On Call UHS rota reporting all aspects of abdominal imaging.

You will have a minimum of two 1-stop breast clinics per week and one assessment clinic per week with an additional clinic cover where needed. This is equitable across all consultant radiologists in the Department.

Active member of the breast MDT.

Contribute to the general radiology workload (optional) with plain film reporting or abdominal/oncology cross-sectional reporting with the option to be part of the GI On Call UHS rota.

What we're looking for

Clinical experience in breast radiology and general radiology.

Reliable and enthusiastic with a caring attitude.

A desire to work as part of a team in providing excellent clinical care to the local population.

Additional information

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews Date - TBC. Job Reference: 188-MD20225.

This vacancy closes on or before 4th March 2025. Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• FRCR
• CCT Radiology
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Completed general training in Radiology to specialist level in a recognised centre
• Subspecialty training in breast imaging
• Clinical experience in breast radiology
• Independent in breast interventional procedures and pre-operative localisations
• MRCP / MRCS
• GMC Nuclear Medicine/Radiology Specialist Register
• Publication in Breast Imaging journal
• Additional experience in research.
• Clinical experience within breast screening programme, preferably within NHS BSP
• Experience of use of tomosynthesis in breast imaging

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Leadership, organisational, communication and professional skills to a level to effectively undertake the consultant role
• Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
• Capacity to show empathy and to listen and take in others' perspectives
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Understanding of principles of research
• Evidence of prior audit/ research/ presentations and publications in Breast related subjects

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.