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Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist for 6 months in the first instance.
The post results from a combination of retirement and expansion of breast services. The post is based in Ninewells Hospital Dundee with sessions in Perth Royal Infirmary.
NHS Tayside manages the East of Scotland Breast Screening Programme co-located and combined with symptomatic breast imaging services for Tayside. We are seeking a candidate for Breast Radiology to work within a cohesive and supportive Breast multi-disciplinary team and to provide a quality service in both symptomatic and screening settings.
This is a full-time locum post, however, anyone wishing to work less-than-full-time will be considered. There is no on-call commitment for this post.
The post is available with illustrative job plans of 10 programmed activities: 8 Direct Clinical care sessions; one SPA session and a further SPA session of agreed supporting professional activities or direct clinical care according to candidate’s profile.
The job plan may be adapted by agreement with possibility of job sharing or part-time working, to suit the applicant’s needs.
Tayside Breast Unit is well-equipped with all the latest breast imaging technologies, including digital tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography and ultrasound shear-wave elastography. It takes pride in being one of the most research-active Breast Teams in the UK, taking part in various multicentre trials and projects led by Professor Andy Evans.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCT or CESR(CP) at the time of interview for the post.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Professor Andy Evans, Professor of Breast Imaging (ext 35161), Mr Douglas Brown, Clinical Lead for Breast Services (ext 33885) or Mr John Nagy, Clinical Care Group Director for Specialist Surgery (bleep 4215) on Tel: 01382 660111.
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.