Consultant Breast and General Radiologist

OverviewApplications 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 21.10.2025.

Main duties of the jobThe post holder will participate in an on-call rota, which is partially supported by Specialist Trainees. A remote reporting service for CT operates independently from the on-call radiologist between 2000 - 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.

About usMid 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 and 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.

Job description and responsibilitiesThe 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): 8 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 SpecificationQualifications

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

Desirable

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 Fluoroscopy)

Good general clinical experience in general radiology (Plain Film, CT, MRI, US, Fluoroscopy)

Desirable

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

Desirable

Evidence of possession of management skills

Audit and Research

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

Desirable

Relevant publications / presentations

Teaching and Education

Essential: 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

Desirable

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

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