General Consultant Radiologist with Interest in Breast Imaging

General Consultant Radiologist with Interest in Breast Imaging

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

If you are a motivated radiologist looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and growing radiology department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals may just be the place for you! You will have access to the latest technology (3 1.5T Siemens MRI scanners, 5 cutting-edge CT scanners, and a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT suite) and be part of a team-focused department with a strong support ethic. We pride ourselves on encouraging all team members to reach their goals and potential. We can offer and encourage learning and training opportunities to expand your skillset as well!

Currently, our team consists of 18 general radiologists with various subspecialties, including breast, upper/lower GI, musculoskeletal, urology, pediatrics, and more. Radiology is located in the main BTH site and offers CT, MRI, US, PF, NM, DEXA Mammography, and non-vascular intervention. Our refurbishment of the Central Radiology department in early 2021 has led to a cutting-edge diagnostic department, with a future-proofed capital replacement programme in place. We operate the latest technology in terms of our PACS solution with Agfa Enterprise Imaging which was upgraded in December 2019 across our entire estate. Along with our ambitious plans for the future, we are also investing in artificial intelligence solutions within our department.

Main duties of the job

The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals (BTH) NHS FT, including CT, MRI, Plain Film, NM, and Ultrasound. An interest in Breast imaging and competence in breast interventional procedures are essential.

There may also be a requirement to provide diagnostic reports on patients at CDC sites and community hospitals. We operate a "Radiologist of the Day" system to become more efficient and minimize interruptions to individual consultants.

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities, as well as person specifications, please see the attachments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
• Experience as a Breast Radiologist
• Experience with Interventional Breast procedures
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
• MRCP

Experience and Knowledge

• An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature
• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
• Evidence of participation in MDT
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in radiology
• Clinical Governance and Risk
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of radiological problems, both emergency, inpatient, and elective
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers, and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
• Experience of working in the UK NHS

Skills and Ability

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Radiology service
• Ability to cover on-call
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
• Demonstration of Trust values
• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to lessons learnt
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
• Participation in appropriate peer review processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust