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Consultant Radiologist

4 months ago

Rhyl, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist with a sub-speciality interest in Breast, GI, and oncology radiology, but we are very happy to discuss accommodating any other specialist interests. The post holder will be based in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital, Bodelwyddan, , but will be part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team supporting existing services for the North Wales region.

The successful candidate 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.

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 job

10 session job plan. On call currently 1in 10 or less frequent, with prospective cover. Each radiologist will have responsibilities for teaching, quality assurance, and service management within their specialist areas. The post is advertised with a Breast/GI/Oncology interest .Breast Sub-speciality interest Support breast MDT, multimodality breast reporting as well as RABC. Candidates should have the ability to perform interventional procedures such as Magseed localisation, Stereotactic/Vacuum Biospies, Ultrasound guided Core biopsies and cyst drainages. The post holder would be expected to contribute and support these services and attend the MDTs. No screening opportunities as screening breast work done by Breast Test Wales. GI Sub-speciality interest: This is a busy DGH gastroenterology unit with on-site endoscopy, ERCP and stenting, PTC. EUS is provided in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Weekly 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. Oncology Sub-speciality interest: This unit supports a wide-spectrum of oncology including lung, breast, GI, gynaecology, urology, haematology and CUP MDTs. The radiotherapy centre is centralised in 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.

About us

Betsi 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 description
Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full GMC Registration On specialist Register for specialty or Specialist Registrar with CCST due within 6 months of interview date FRCR or equivalent

Experience
Essential

Experience in cross sectional imaging

Desirable

Broad experience in general radiology

Clinical Governance
Essential

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

Ability
Essential

Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working Counselling and communication skills Basic IT skills

Desirable

Computing skills

Management
Essential

Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process An understanding of NHS management processes A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings

Desirable

Evidence of management training

Audit
Essential

Evidence 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
Essential

Ability to access published evidence

Desirable

Evidence of participation Research based publications

Teaching
Essential

Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Desirable

Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Training
Essential

Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD

Personal Qualities
Essential

Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone Reliable, self motivated and punctual Flexible approach Professional appearance and manner A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi disciplinary team Ability to work on call

Desirable

Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local/ regional/ national level

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