Locum Consultant Radiologist - Breast

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorchester County Hospital is pleased to be able to offer a Locum or Substantive Consultant Breast Radiologist post.
The new post holder will contribute to the general workload of the department whilst developing and providing a sub-specialist interest that complements existing expertise within the Breast imaging department.
The current team of 1 Breast radiologist and 1 Breast Consultant Radiographer support the ever-expanding symptomatic breast service, which treats approximately 300 new breast cancer diagnoses per annum. The breast service provides up to five one-stop clinics per week, plus follow-up/intervention lists. The department currently uses a Hologic Dimensions Mammography unit, Toshiba Ultrasound, contrast-enhanced MRI, and Hologic Vacuum biopsy system. Full training for all the equipment will be provided.
Elective radiology reporting at DCH is carried out via an allocated worklist with the number and type of studies depending on the length of the reporting session and area of expertise. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of abilities across CT/MRI/ultrasound; the job plan will be varied and will aim to encompass the individual’s complete skill set. A home reporting set-up is available.
The post holder may wish to attend the weekly Breast MDT, which takes place at 12:30 – 14:30 on Thursdays. Job planned time is provided for MDT preparation.
The Radiology Department at Dorset County Hospital is a progressive, patient focused department and is highly regarded by the clinical teams that use our services. The department is a busy district general hospital department providing CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, symptomatic breast services and plain film and is also a friendly place to work with an excellent working relationship between all staff within the department regardless of position. The post holder will join a cohesive group of 14 substantive consultant radiologists
The post attracts 5 PAs in total, and 1 SPA for research, CPD, audit and appraisal/revalidation preparation

Please refer the Job description for details