NHS Lanarkshire

Consultant Breast Radiologist

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Breast Radiology. This is a replacement post following retirement and is available immediately. The appointment will be to NHS Lanarkshire with cross site working between University Hospitals Wishaw, Monklands and Hairmyres expected. The job is offered as 10PA (including up to 2 non-DCC) but applications from those wishing to work less than full time will also be considered.

The postholder will be involved in the investigation and management of both benign and malignant breast disease. Experience should include comprehensive training in breast radiology including wire guided or wireless localisation of impalpable breast cancers. Experience in a full range of procedural skills such as US and stereotactic biopsy is required.

Lanarkshire is part of the West of Scotland Clinical Network and the majority of the MDTs work closely with Regional Cancer MDTs. Involvement in MDTs is strongly encouraged. Each hospital has strong links with Glasgow University and the University of Strathclyde. Under- and post-graduate education is an important part of the posts and many consultants are honorary Senior Lecturers at Glasgow University.

NHS Lanarkshire is situated to the east, south and south-west of Glasgow. As a result, it benefits its proximity to Scotlands largest City and the Leisure, Sport and Entertainment opportunities this brings. However, it is also includes the beautiful Clyde Valley. The coast is nearby to West, Edinburgh is easily reached to the East, the Trossachs National Park to the north or the Scottish Borders to the South. Glasgow, Prestwick and Edinburgh Airports are also within easy reach. Good schools and comparatively affordable housing are available nearby.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.

Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Karen Gray, Clinical Director for Breast & Plastics, Secretary: 01355 585787; Mr Martin Downey, Associate Medical Director NHSL, Secretary: 01698 366176; Mrs Elaine Connelly, Diagnostics Service Manager, 01698365774.

For any application queries, please contact Nicole Hetherington Senior HR Assistant on 01698 754350 or via medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

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In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential childrens setting/secure unit.

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agencys new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire:

Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)

Interview Date: 18 July 2024.