Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job Description
Applications are invited for a 1 year Fixed Term post to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful applicant will be joining a team of experienced and friendly breast radiologists in providing both symptomatic and screening breast services in our busy unit. We treat 700 patients with breast cancer per annum and the radiology team is supported by a Consultant Mammographer and 3 Advanced Practitioners. We provide a comprehensive diagnostic service which includes tomosynthesis, VAE and MRI as well as magnetic seed localisations to support our oncoplastic surgical service.
The successful candidate will need to be able to provide evidence of at least 5000 mammograms from the FRQA report of NBSS and should be able to act as Responsible Assessor in breast screening assessment clinics. Any applicant will be supported in maintaining their screening numbers through job planning and the screening programme is well supported by a full time Programme Manager and Quality Manager. Both the symptomatic and screening service operate from a single site at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is a great place to live with easy access to coastal activities and water sports, as well as the South Downs National Park and the New Forest. If shopping and eating out is your thing, then you’ll love Gunwharf Quays.
If this sounds like it may be of interest to you, please get in touch.
Head and breast unit Dr Angelique Beling, [email protected]
Clinical director Dr Paula McParland, [email protected]
Key Responsibilities:
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1 year fixed term locum breast radiology consultant undertaking both screening and symptomatic breast work to support our large breast unit. Symptomatic and breast screening is both undertaken at our site and PHU diagnose and treat 700 breast cancers per year.
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Share with colleagues in the training, supervision and support of radiographers and ultrasonographers, including skill mix training.
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Provide training for the Portsmouth Radiology Training Scheme Specialty Trainees and other Southampton based rotating Wessex SPRs.
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The job comprises 9 direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 supporting programme activities (SPA). Extra DDC PAs may be available following consultation with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental and personal requirements. Regular reviews of job plan with be undertaken.
Portsmouth Radiology department
There are 44 consultant radiologists with the department divided into subspeciality covering chest, cardiac, GI, GU, Head and neck and neuro, intervention, oncology and breast.
Portsmouth is a large teaching hospital and has most subspecialties and has a large research department. It is the regional centre for renal transplant, Renal services and Bariatric surgery. Portsmouth hospital is host to Portsmouth Medical School.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting
Head and breast unit Dr Angelique Beling, [email protected]
or
Clinical director Dr Paula McParland, [email protected]
Job Plan
Job Description
Qualifications
Qualifications
Essential
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Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
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Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
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Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent.
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Subspecialty experience
Desirable
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Management course or experience.
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Fellowship level training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Quality Assured film reader
- Responsible Assessor in breast screening assessment clinics
- Participation in 2WW clinics
- Participation in cold symptomatic (problem solving, further biopsy etc.)
Desirable
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Preparation of, and participation/presentation in, MDT.
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Surveillance mammogram reporting
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Breast MRI reporting
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CT breast staging reporting
Skills
Essential
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Professional skills of high standard in Clinical Radiology.
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Demonstrable basic management skills.
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Excellent time management.
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Computer literacy.
Desirable
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Appropriate and relevant publications in peer reviewed journals; presentations at national or international meetings.
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Evidence of clinical research training and significant involvement in research projects.
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Advanced computer skills.
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Knowledge of the principles of service redesign.
Knowledge
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Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
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Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
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IT skills
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Effective, confident presentation ability
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Experience in and outside speciality
Other
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Evidence of participation in audit
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Good oral and written communication skills
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Publications
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Prizes and honours
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Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
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Demonstrable experience and ability in teaching, both formally and informally
Working Together for Patients with Compassion As One Team Always Improving
Strategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)
Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)
Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)
Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)
Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff , respect diversity)
Job holders are required to act in such a way that at all times the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of the Trust is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition, all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this area.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026
