Job Overview Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in breast radiology, but we are very happy to discuss accommodating any other specialist interests.
The Radiology Division is expanding in terms of workforce and hardware to meet the demands of our increasing workload. The Health Board (BCUHB) recognises the importance of radiology in delivering national and local standards in many aspects of healthcare, and is investing in the expansion of radiology. We are currently working towards the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI). The Health Board will consider a Fixed Term Locum Consultant for this role. Please contact Dr Mitra for further discussion.
Main duties of the job Job entails symptomatic and screening work. Support breast multi‑disciplinary team (MDT), multimodality breast reporting (mammograms, MRI/CT) as well as radiology‑assisted breast core biopsy (RABC). Candidates should have the ability to perform interventional procedures such as Magseed localisation, stereotactic/vacuum biopsies, ultrasound‑guided core biopsies and cyst drainages. The post holder would be expected to contribute and support these services and attend the MDTs. Screening work will be done at Breast Test Wales and includes MDT and RABC.
The post holder will have responsibility for teaching, quality assurance and service management within their specialist areas and 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.
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.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics and mental health units. It also co‑ordinates 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities 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 required skills and experience, we invite you to apply. Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Dr Kakali Mitra, Kakali.Mitra@wales.nhs.uk for further discussion.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria:
GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT within 6 months of the interview
FRCR or equivalent
Desirable criteria:
Broad experience in general radiology
Experience in breast, GI and oncology
Experience Essential criteria:
Experience in cross‑sectional imaging
Skills and Ability Essential criteria:
Commitment to team approach and multi‑disciplinary working
Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
Counselling and communication skills
Ability to work on call
Desirable criteria:
Computing skills
Management and Clinical Governance Essential criteria:
Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
An understanding of the strategic and operational issues underpinning clinical governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced
An understanding of NHS management processes
A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
Desirable criteria:
Evidence of management training
Audit and Research Essential criteria:
Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of the role of audit in improving medical practice, including an understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance approaches
Evidence of completed audit projects
Ability to access published evidence
Desirable criteria:
Evidence of participation
Research‑based publications
Teaching and Training Essential criteria:
Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning and CPD
Desirable criteria:
Organisation of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching programmes
Additional Requirements Essential criteria:
Reliable, self‑motivated and punctual
Flexible approach
A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi‑disciplinary team
Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Recognises and values BCUHB values
Desirable criteria:
Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
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