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.
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.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
• 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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• 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 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
• Effective communicator
• 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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Mar 2025