Consultant Breast Radiologist

Job summary

Applications 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 job

10 session job plan Screening 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 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 around700,000 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 19,000 staff and has a budget of around £ 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 breast imaging

Desirable

Broad experience in general radiology including cross sectional imaging

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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