Description

Job summary

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 are 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.

About us

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 communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-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.

Job description

Job 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 skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Please contact Dr Kakali Mitra, Kakali.Mitra@wales.nhs.uk

Job description
Job 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 skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Please contact Dr Kakali Mitra, Kakali.Mitra@wales.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT within 6 months of the interview
• FRCR or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in cross sectional imaging

Desirable

• Broad experience in general radiology
• Experience in Breast, GI and Oncology

Skills and Ability

Essential

• 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

• Computing skills

Management and Clinical Governance

Essential

• 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

• Evidence of management training

Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. 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

• Evidence of participation
• Research based publications

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Additional Requirements

Essential

• 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

• Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local/ regional/ national level
• Welsh speaker or willingness to learn

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT within 6 months of the interview
• FRCR or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in cross sectional imaging

Desirable

• Broad experience in general radiology
• Experience in Breast, GI and Oncology

Skills and Ability

Essential

• 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

• Computing skills

Management and Clinical Governance

Essential

• 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

• Evidence of management training

Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. 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

• Evidence of participation
• Research based publications

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Additional Requirements

Essential

• 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

• Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local/ regional/ national level
• Welsh speaker or willingness to learn

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

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