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
1. 10 session job plan
2. Screening sessions at BTW - up to 5 have been agreed (DCC and SPA)
3. 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.
4. Symptomatic Breast Consultant will do general radiology sessions and may contribute to general on-call.
5. 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:
6. Interpretation of a wide range of breast imaging - mammograms/breast ultrasound and MRI.
7. 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
8. Full GMC Registration
9. On specialist Register for specialty or Specialist Registrar with CCST due within 6 months of interview date
10. FRCR or equivalent
Experience
Essential
11. Experience in breast imaging
Desirable
12. Broad experience in general radiology including cross sectional imaging
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
13. An understanding of the strategic and operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced
ABILITY
Essential
14. Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
15. Counselling and communication skills
16. Basic IT skills
Desirable
17. Computing skills
MANAGEMENT
Essential
18. Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
19. An understanding of NHS management processes
20. A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
Desirable
21. Evidence of management training
AUDIT
Essential
22. Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
23. Evidence of completed audit projects
RESEARCH
Essential
24. Ability to access published evidence
Desirable
25. Evidence of participation
26. Research based publications
TEACHING
Essential
27. Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable
28. Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
TRAINING
Essential
29. Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
30. Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.
31. Reliable, self motivated and punctual
32. Flexible approach
33. Professional appearance and manner
34. A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi disciplinary team
35. Ability to work on call
Desirable
36. Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local/ regional/ national level