[ref. q05488102] Consultant Breast and General Radiologist

Job overview

Applications are invited for a Consultant Breast and General Radiologist based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This is a new post to support the increasing demand for breast imaging and cross-sectional imaging.

This post will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to undertake a split role within Breast Imaging and General Radiology, this will be a 70:30 split.

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.

The post holder will be expected to provide a breast screening and symptomatic service along with supporting to provide cross sectional imaging.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).

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

The proposed AAC date is 11.06.2025.

Main duties of the job

• call rota, which is partially supported by Specialist Trainees.

• 0900 hrs during the week and from 1700
• 0700 hrs at the weekend.

There are routine evening and weekend cross-sectional imaging sessions available.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

Be fully competent in running symptomatic and screening assessment clinics, solely or working in close association with consultant colleagues.

Have all the necessary skills to interpret breast imaging investigations and perform breast and axillary biopsies utilising a spectrum of guiding modalities.

Be able to Insert Magseed and other localisation devices.

Be skilled in communication and relaying bad news.

Be required to participate in MDT meetings.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post is offered at 10 PAs. In addition to the 10PAs there is 0.5APAs allocated to cross cover and 0.5APA for on-calls and this will be reviewed annually as part of the job planning process.

Direct Clinical Care (DCC):10 PAs (includes all clinical activity, clinically related administration activity, predictable and unpredictable on call duties)

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA):2 PAs per week to undertake activities such as teaching, training, education, CPD (including reading journals), clinical audit, appraisal, and service development

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
• FRCR or equivalent

• Additional higher degrees relevant to this post e.g. MD, MSc
• Other postgraduate qualification

Experience and Ability

• Good clinical experience and proven record of competency in Breast Radiology and also general radiology (plain film, CT, MRI, US and Fluroscopy)
• Good general clinical experience in general radiology (Plain Film, CT, MRI, US, Fluoroscopy)

• Subspecialty expertise in breast radiology

Ability

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

Audit and Research

• Relevant experience in organisation of and undertaking of audit. Experience in research and ability to develop evidence-based practice

• Relevant publications / presentations

Teachig 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

Other

• High professional and ethical standards
• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• A clear vision for the future of radiology services at MCHFT Up to date knowledge of NHS reforms, structures, and developments
• Proven ability to work within, motivate and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team
• Effective communicator
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
• Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website.
• Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
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• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
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• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.