Consultant - Clinical Radiologist Breast & General

The successful candidate will undertake one stop clinics, general/mammography reporting and breast MRI reporting all with cross cover. They will also be expected to perform stereotactic biopsies and pre-operative localisations and image guided excision procedures (VAB). There is a weekly Breast MDT meeting attended by the whole breast team. Breast MRI is performed at Watford General Hospital and can be viewed on specialist workstations at St Albans City Hospital. Radiology trainees have recently joined the department and there is further input from the Radiology department in the teaching of both medical students and junior doctors in other clinical specialities - an enthusiasm for teaching would be advantageous for any applicant.

The position would involve a commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5-hour session per week is currently allocated to this with occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments will involve a 1 in 18 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at the weekend/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.

Extensive experience in breast and general radiology

Knowledge of NHS complaints system

Record of incident and near miss reporting

Presentation skills

Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas

Audit experience

Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

£105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum