Locum Consultant with interest in Breast RadiologyinSloughinSloughPUBLISHED TUE 18 MAR 2025

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust wishes to invite applications for the post of a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist Interest in Breast Imaging.

The Parapet Unit is a dedicated stand-alone Breast Surgical Outpatient and Imaging facility located in the historic town of Windsor with easy access to London and Heathrow.

The Parapet Breast Unit provides Breast Screening and Symptomatic services to the local population and is acknowledged as a flagship service for the Trust with an outstanding local reputation for providing a high quality and comprehensive service.

The Service consistently meets the National Screening Targets, 2WW referrals, 31 and 62 day targets and was highly commended at the last Breast Screening QA visit for many areas of good practice..

The successful candidate would be joining a cohesive and motivated team of Consultant Breast Radiologists, Advanced Radiographic Practitioners, Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons and Oncologists.

The General Radiology and on call service is based at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough and Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot.

Candidates wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practise and be on the Specialist Register or be eligible to be on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

JOB SUMMARY:

This job is for a locum Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist Interest in Breast Imaging. The job is a full time post comprising of 9 Programmed Activities (PAs), inclusive of on call commitment.

PURPOSE OF JOB:To provide a full General Radiology service for the Trust with a special interest in BreastScreening and Symptomatic imaging.

Audit & Clinical Governance

A half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching. All elective work is cancelled for this session and staff are expected to attend and participate as part of clinical governance and audit arrangements. There is also a learning and discrepancy meeting. All CPD requirements must be met.

Directorate Consultant meetings are held monthly and are chaired by the Clinical Lead.

On CallThe post requires participation in the on call rota.

Teaching

The general radiology department are currently hosting radiology trainees from the Kent,Surrey and Surrey Deanery.

About us

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• FRCR or equivalent registration
• Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
• Knowledge of legislation relating to Radiology e.g.: IR(ME)R 2000
• Evidence of CPD
• Knowledge of RCR Professional code of Conduct
• Knowledge of the latest RCR and NICE guidance
• A wide grounding during training of all aspects of General Radiology including cross sectional imaging CT, MRI & Ultrasound
• Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
• Understand principles and participated in audit activity
• Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and Radiological problems

Specific Competencies

• Experience in breast Radiology
• Able to evaluate own Radiological practice
• Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
• Be able to work effectively in a team
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Ability to organise and develop service provision
• Able to manage own time effectively and prioritise work accordingly