Consultant in Radiology - Interest in Breast

Are you an experienced radiographer with NHS experience, seeking to advance your career in breast imaging? This role offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated team, providing exceptional care to patients across the West Midlands. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Clinical Expertise: Utilise advanced clinical skills to perform image interpretation, breast ultrasound, image-guided biopsies, and pre-operative localization procedures. You will provide clinical opinions and diagnoses, working autonomously while adhering to Trust protocols and policies.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, offering expert professional advice to medical consultants, other healthcare professionals, patients, and their carers. Your role will involve presenting biopsy cases at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
• Service Development: Collaborate with Consultant Radiologists and the Radiology Management Team to deliver a high-quality, patient-focused breast imaging service. You will be actively involved in clinical supervision, peer review, and the vetting of breast imaging requests, optimizing the use of available appointments and resources.
• Training and Mentorship: You will receive support and mentorship to develop the necessary skills to function effectively in this consultant role.

The Hospital

The hospital is a  forward-looking Trust, providing acute and community services across its home and neighbouring counties. The Trust is also a member of an NHS Foundation Group, collaborating closely with neighbouring Trusts. With a workforce of over 3,000 staff, the Trust prides itself on blending the dynamism of a district general hospital with the benefits of operating in a beautiful rural setting. The hospital is committed to delivering the quality of care it would want for its own family and friends, underpinned by its core values: Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

The Location

Located in the West Midlands, this city is has a rich history, whilst blending urban and rural living. The city is nestled in the scenic Wye Valley, providing residents with stunning landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities. The county is known for its unspoilt countryside, offering a peaceful environment while still being within reach of larger urban centres. This area is great for families, offering a high quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools and a strong sense of community. The area boasts a range of cultural and recreational activities, making it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth.

The Requirements

Essential:

• Professional Registration: Hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Educational Qualifications: Possess a Master's degree (MSc) in a relevant field or be prepared to undertake this level of study.
• Advanced Practice Experience: Demonstrated experience as a Clinical Specialist or Advanced Practitioner in breast imaging, within an NHS setting. 
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in image interpretation, breast ultrasound, image-guided biopsies, and pre-operative localisation procedures.
• Communication Skills: Ability to provide expert professional advice to medical consultants, other professionals, patients, and their carers.

Desirable:

• Leadership Experience: Experience in leading service developments and redesign initiatives within a breast imaging context.
• Teaching and Mentorship: Experience in clinical supervision, peer review, and mentoring junior staff.

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

Please send your CV to apply@bdiresourcing.com or use the form below to submit your application.