Mariana Rita Afonso Matias
Leeds
Summary
Compassionate and driven clinician with focus on providing compassionate patient care and optimising treatment plans. Skilled in diagnosing, treating, and managing variety of breast conditions with patient-centred approach. Experienced in both screening and symptomatic breast imaging/intervention and committed to continuous professional development with a passion for teaching and training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breast Clinician Trainee
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds
09.2022 - Current
I am currently finishing the Credential in Breast Disease Management, a 3-year programme developed by the Royal College of Radiologists, the Association of Breast
Clinicians, the National Breast Imaging Academy and NHS England
This programme has allowed be to develop a comprehensive approach to the assessment and management of breast disease, which
includes:
- Clinical examination
- Breast radiology, including mammography, ultrasound, MRI
- Interventional procedures, including breast and axillary biopsy (USS and Stereo guided)
- MDT presentation and discussion of cases
- Screening film reading
- Screening assessment clinics
- Clinical governance and quality improvement (attendance and presentations of audit projects)
- Teaching and research (oral, poster presentations and journal publications)
Core Surgical Trainee
Yorkshire and The Humber Deanery
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Improved patient care by providing high-quality diagnosis and treatment guidance.
- Managed emergencies effectively whilst on call duty at nights.
- Attained efficiency in medical/surgical procedures through continuous learning and training.
- Performed and assisted on a wide range of surgical procedures with precision and expertise.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient management.
CT1/CT2 Trust Grade General/Breast Surgery
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
03.2018 - 07.2019
This was my first UK job which allowed me to gain valuable experience in various medical and surgical aspects.
- Learned how to conduct myself professionally in accordance with the GMC guidance, ethical and legal requirements, how to organise and prioritise workload and be responsible for my clinical decisions.
- Delivered patient centred care and kept practice up to date through learning and teaching.
- Developed competences in communication, teamwork and leadership.
Equivalent to Foundation Programme
CHUA – Unidade Portimão
, Portugal
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently at Foundation Training level.
- Quickly builded up on Medical School experience and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, reliability and willingness to help wherever needed as a team member.
Education
MRCS - General Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons of England
LondonFRCR - Physics
Royal College of Radiologists
LondonPostgraduate Certificate - Medical Education
University of Dundee
Dundee /2022 - /2023
Postgraduate Certificate - Medical Leadership
University of Lancaster
Lancaster, LancashirePostgraduate Certificate - Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons of England
London /2018 - /2019
Master in Medicine - Medicine
Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto
Porto, Portugal /2011 - /2016
Skills
- Experience in both Screening and Symptomatic Breast Imaging
- Competency in Mammogram Reading & Reporting, Breast Ultrasound, and Ultrasound/Stereo-Guided Biopsies
- Active involvement in Symptomatic Breast Services and Multidisciplinary Meetings
- Meticulous attention to detail, patient-centered approach, and commitment to continuous professional development
Professional Memberships
2018 - General Medical Council (No. 7617879)
2018 - Royal College of Surgeons, England (No. 9092156)
2022 - Royal College of Radiologists, England (No. 352353)
2022 - Association of Breast Clinicians (No. ABCUK083)
Affiliations
- In my time away from work and in order to keep a good work/life balance, I like to keep a busy social life with family and friends and jogging outdoors. I also enjoy reading a good novel or going to the theatre, as I am an admirer of musicals. When possible, I like to get away and visit new cities, or if time allows, travel to a different country and explore new cultures, traditions, doing the most with local people.
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
Accomplishments
Regional
Winner of the Small Bowel
Anastomosis Challenge at Chase Surgical Anastomosis Workshop for Core Surgical Trainees organised by West Midlands Deanery (2020)
Local
1. Winner - Urology Best-Case
Presentation Competition, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
(2021).
2. Runner up - Surgical Audit Presentation Session, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Use of routine group and save in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and impact on NHS resources (2021).
Certification
International major contribution in writing radiology-related
book chapters (Nonsurgical Management of High-Risk Lesions - 1st author, peer reviewed PMID: 38777542), (50 Landmark Papers every Breast Surgeon Should Know, Section 3 Diagnostic Imaging, Chapter 6, 7, 8 - 2nd author, ISBN-10: 1032471271).
Other publications:
Matias, M. Kronberga, M. Aghahoseine, A. 2021. Complicated Littre hernias. Int J
Abdom Wall Hernia Surg. 4: 83-9.
Kiruparan, P. Matias, M. Kiruparan, N. Archampong, D. Debenath, D. 2021. Could General Surgeons with Special Interest in Breast Surgery Delivery A Quality Service Despite a Paradigm Shift Towards Specialisation? An In-Depth Analysis of Quality Assessment-Based Practice At A General Surgeon-Led Breast Unit in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Scientific Research. 10(4): 43-48.
Matias, M. Zenha, H. Costa, H. 2017. Three-Dimensional: Custom-Made Implants for Craniomaxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. 10(2): 89-98. PMDI 28523082
Collaboration in multiple COVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative publications. 2021.
Teaching
Designed, led, organised multiple teaching sessions for undergraduate medical students, junior doctors and more recently teaching sessions on Breast Imaging for Clinical Radiology registrars (2024)
Audit/Quality Improvement Projects
Radiology
Completed audit loop: Indications for requesting abdominal x-ray in emergency patients – Designed, led, collected and analysed data, presented the results, implemented change
through education sessions/posters and re-audited. This helped decrease the number of inappropriate requests from general surgery department.
Completed audit - The “Yellow form” review system in breast screening assessment – Led,
collected and analysed data, presented the results. This audit generated loads of questions and interest considering the implementation of routine tomosynthesis as part of the
assessment.
Surgery
Besides these, in the past 5 years, I have been involved with 16 audit/quality improvement and research projects. Of these, I initiated the proposals for 8 and designed 12 projects.
Courses and Conferences
Course title, Training provider, Duration ,Year completed
- Breast USS Biopsy Workshop, Symposium Mammographicum, 1 day, 2023
- The Fast MRI Workshop, Association of Breast Clinicians, 1 day, 2024
- Advanced Communication Skills, Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit ,2 days, 2024
- Advanced Skills in Breast Disease Management, Association of Breast Surgery, 3 days, 2023
- Symposium Mammographicum, 3 days, 2023
- BSBR'24, The British Society of Breast Radiology, 2 days, 2024
- PERFORMS, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Breast Clinician Trainee
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
09.2022 - Current
Core Surgical Trainee
Yorkshire and The Humber Deanery
08.2019 - 08.2022
CT1/CT2 Trust Grade General/Breast Surgery
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
03.2018 - 07.2019
Equivalent to Foundation Programme
CHUA – Unidade Portimão
01.2017 - 12.2017
MRCS - General Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCR - Physics
Royal College of Radiologists
Postgraduate Certificate - Medical Education
University of Dundee
/2022 - /2023
Postgraduate Certificate - Medical Leadership
University of Lancaster
Postgraduate Certificate - Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons of England
/2018 - /2019
Master in Medicine - Medicine
Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto
/2011 - /2016
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