Locum Consultant Radiologist – Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant General Radiologist with an interest in Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology and Musculoskeletal (MSK). We are happy to discuss accommodating any specialist interests. This role is in a busy Gastroenterology unit with on‑site endoscopy, ERCP and stenting, Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC). Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is provided in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) links into the supra-regional MDT and upper GI surgery is provided at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post holder would be expected to contribute and support these services and attend the MDTs.
This unit supports a wide spectrum of Oncology including lung, breast, GI, gynaecology, urology, haematology, and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) MDTs. The Radiotherapy Centre is centralised at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd but there is a chemotherapy centre on all three sites. Oncology cross‑sectional imaging would be an important part of the post holder's job plan.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will have responsibility for teaching, quality assurance, and service management within their specialist areas. They will contribute to the wider workload of the department, subject to job plan discussions, including General Radiology, on‑call rotas, and teaching of Radiology trainees, undergraduate students, and other hospital staff. Consultants contribute to management of clinical risk through monitoring clinical incidents and participating in departmental discrepancy meetings. Compliance with the department’s complaints and litigation policies contributes to good risk management. Good record keeping is expected and consultants are expected to participate in audit. Research is encouraged, particularly where it is appropriate to the professional development of the candidate and to the service development of the directorate.
Working for Our Organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also coordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region. The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third‑sector organisations.
Person Specification
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply. Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Qualifications
* Essential:
o Full GMC Registration
o FRCR or equivalent
* Desirable:
o On specialist Register for specialty or Specialist Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date
Experience
* Essential:
o Experience in cross‑sectional imaging
* Desirable:
o Broad experience in general radiology
Ability
* Essential:
o Commitment to team approach and multi‑disciplinary working
o Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
o Counselling and communication skills
o Basic IT skills
o Ability to work on call
* Desirable:
o Computing skills
Management and Clinical Governance
* Essential:
o Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
o Understanding of the strategic and operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced
o Understanding of NHS management processes
o A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
* Desirable:
o Evidence of management training
Audit and Research
* Essential:
o Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice
o Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance approaches
o Evidence of completed audit projects
o Ability to access published evidence
* Desirable:
o Evidence of participation
o Research‑based publications
Teaching and Training
* Essential:
o Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
o Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning and CPD
* Desirable:
o Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Contact for applications: Dr Kakali Mitra – kakali.mitra@wales.nhs.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr