Speciality doctor in breast surgery

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic

Specialty Doctor in Breast Radiology to join our friendly and forward-thinking Breast Imaging team within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician with a strong interest in breast imaging to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic service. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary environment supporting the delivery of breast services.

You will join a well-established team of consultant breast radiologists, breast surgeons , radiographers and nursing staff, delivering comprehensive diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services across our sites.

We are committed to supporting professional development and would actively encourage candidates seeking to further develop skills in breast imaging, image-guided procedures, and multidisciplinary working.

Duties

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of breast imaging services, supporting both screening and symptomatic pathways. Duties will include:

• Reporting and interpretation of breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound and MRI where appropriate
• Performing and/or supporting image-guided interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies
• Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing to clinical decision-making and patient management
• Reading screening mammograms (subject to accreditation/experience)
• Contributing to the delivery of timely, high-quality diagnostic services in line with national standards and targets
• Working collaboratively with consultants, advanced practitioners and wider clinical teams to ensure safe and effective patient care
• Participation in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development
• Supporting teaching and training of junior doctors, radiographers and other healthcare professionals where appropriate

The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards, comply with Trust policies, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ms Lucy Satherley Job title: Clinical Director Email address: ***email_hidden***

Michelle Baker

Service Manager

The Breast Centre

Michelle.baker@wales.nhs.uk