Consultant Breast Radiologist

Job summaryApplications are invited for a Consultant Breast Radiologist in Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board, North Wales. The post will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, but will be part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team supporting existing breast services for the North Wales region. This post will involve sessions in Breast Test Wales, the screening breast service for Wales. The successful candidate may contribute to the wider workload of the department subject to job plan discussions, including general radiology and teaching of radiology trainees, undergraduate students, and other hospital staff. Flexible working arrangements will be considered and discussions as to your requirements and how they could be accommodated are welcomed. We have strong links with the University of Wales, Bangor and candidates would have an opportunity to develop research links and/or teaching links with the University.Main duties of the job10 session job planScreening sessions at BTW - up to 5 have been agreed (DCC and SPA)SPA - 2 sessions are available, one of which can be undertaken off site, activities to be agreed with Clinical Director. A third SPA can be discussed at job plan reviews if consultant commitments indicated.Symptomatic Breast Consultant will do general radiology sessions and may contribute to general on-call.Each radiologist will have responsibilities for teaching, quality assurance and service management within their specialist areas.
There is a close working relationship between BCUHB and Breast Test Wales encouraging joint appointments. The post holder will support a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures including:Interpretation of a wide range of breast imaging - mammograms/breast ultrasound and MRI.Undertaking FNAs, wide bore needle biopsies, image guided localisations (including Magseeds, RFID and Pintuition), vacuum assisted biopsy procedures and excisions under US or stereotactic biopsy.About usBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people, across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham). Some areas of Mid-Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire are also covered by the Health Board.The Health Board employs around 16,500 staff and has a budget of around 1.4 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Wrexham Maelor Hospital, in Wrexham, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. The Heath Board also coordinates the work of 121 GP practices and NHS services provided by North Wales' Dentists, Opticians and Pharmacies.Situated in the Northern most aspect of Wales, the Health Board lies at the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and spans a huge and diverse geographical area. North Wales also boasts some of the UKs most varied and spectacular coastline, offering unparalleled opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further informationPerson Specification

Qualifications

EssentialFull GMC RegistrationOn specialist Register for specialty or Specialist Registrar with CCST due within 6 months of interview dateFRCR or equivalent

Experience

EssentialExperience in breast imagingDesirableBroad experience in general radiology including cross sectional imaging

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

EssentialAn understanding of the strategic and operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced

ABILITY

EssentialCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary workingCounselling and communication skillsBasic IT skillsDesirableComputing skills

MANAGEMENT

EssentialCommitment to participating in and understanding of the management processAn understanding of NHS management processesA willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetingsDesirableEvidence of management training

AUDIT

EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.Evidence of completed audit projects

RESEARCH

EssentialAbility to access published evidenceDesirableEvidence of participationResearch based publications

TEACHING

EssentialOngoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teachingDesirableOrganisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

TRAINING

EssentialEvidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD

PERSONAL QUALITIES

EssentialEvidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.Reliable, self motivated and punctualFlexible approachProfessional appearance and mannerA team player who values the individual contributions of a multi disciplinary teamAbility to work on callDesirableWillingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local/ regional/ national levelDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressYsbyty GwyneddPenrhosgarneddBangorLL57 2PWEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Director RadiologyDr Kakali ##### posted11 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
91,722 to 119,079 a year

Per Annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number050-YG-RADBR-0324Job locationsYsbyty GwyneddPenrhosgarneddBangorLL57 2PW