Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Imaging
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent: Fixed term
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 156-MS-4434
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro and associated sites
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Breast Radiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This is a replacement post to work in the Clinical Imaging Department at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, rated as Outstanding by the CQC.
This post forms part of a sustained development in Breast imaging to meet rising demand. The successful candidates will join a cohesive breast imaging team in a dedicated breast unit for symptomatic and screening services. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work in conjunction with 29 Consultant Radiologists delivering diagnostic and interventional Radiology services. The split between General and Breast work will be flexible to address any potential candidate’s experience and career aspirations.
If a newly appointed Consultant, the successful applicant will be eligible to apply for additional study leave to undertake up to 3 months additional subspecialty radiology training to meet specific learning objectives that are of benefit to the applicant and the Clinical Imaging Directorate at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. This additional study leave must be taken within 2 years of appointment. There may be a requirement to participate in the weekend working rota during this period of additional study leave.
Breast Clinicians with similar experience are also very welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Provision with Consultant Colleagues of Breast Radiology services to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals’ NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness
- Provision of General Radiology services to the Royal Cornwall Hospital’s NHS Trust
- Support and ensure the efficient functioning of the department and breast imaging service
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
- Contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity
- Participation in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD
- Managerial responsibilities where appropriate
- To maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff
- To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work
- To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trust’s policies
- To comply with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust’s activities
- To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust policy
- To comply with Trust policy on the implementation of Working Time Regulations (1998, 2007 amendment)
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, with our services are available across the County
The Trust employs 7,000+ staff, has a budget of over £380 million and over 650 beds. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to a population of around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
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- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview
- • FRCR qualification.
Desirable criteria
- • Wide medical or surgical experience
- • Post graduate medical qualification
clinical expereince
Essential criteria
- • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- • Ability to independently undertake all aspects of symptomatic breast work
Desirable criteria
- • Fellowship in breast imaging.
- • Screening experience
- • VAB
- • Breast MRI
- • Emergency and elective General Radiology competence or other subspecialty interest.
- • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experienced in Clinical Audit and Governance and knowledge of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients.
- • Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
Desirable criteria
- • Attendance at management course.
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
- • Ability to teach clinical skills and general radiology syllabus to Radiology Registrars.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and Radiology trainees.
Research Experience
Essential criteria
- • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable criteria
- • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- • Interest in ongoing research
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential criteria
- • Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills.
- • Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- • Caring and professional attitude to patients.
- • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- • Ability and willingness to work hours of the post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miklos Barta
- Job title
- Speciality Lead, Clinical Imaging
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872 252348
- Additional information
Dr Miklos Barta, Speciality Lead, Clinical Imaging
[email protected] or 01872 252348
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