Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who would be keen to join our dedicated breast radiology department covering both symptomatic and screening services at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT.

You would be joining a cohesive team of five breast radiologists, six breast clinicians and two consultant practitioners covering symptomatic work at Bedford Hospital and screening at Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service which is one of the largest breast screening services in the country.

There is a small component of breast specialty cross sectional reporting but no on call commitment, making the position very attractive to those with young children.

Main duties of the job

Providing imaging support for one stop breast clinics to include x-ray, ultrasound and intervention.

Provide localisation of impalpable breast lesions prior to surgery.

Breast specialty reporting to include CT and breast MRI.

Attending weekly symptomatic MDT.

Screen reading of NHSBSP mammograms.

Screening assessment clinics.

Attending weekly screening MDTs.

Service development and leadership.

You would have the opportunity to be involved in the development of the symptomatic service at Bedford and we would be keen to develop your leadership skills.

We have recently replaced the mammography equipment to include tomosynthesis and contrast enhanced mammography and the PACS system is in the process of replacement.

The role is full time with no on call however applicants wishing to work less than full time would be considered.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service is a hub and spoke model service providing screening to almost all of Bedfordshire and most of Hertfordshire and screens around 55,000 ladies each year. The breast screening service is based at the Luton site.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.