Consultant Radiologist with a Special Interest in Breast Radiology

Consultant Radiologist with a Special Interest in Breast Radiology

Hywel Dda Radiology is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in breast radiology. Applicants will be experienced in general radiology and symptomatic breast radiology. The Health Board offers an excellent opportunity to join a progressive team of 24 consultants and contribute to the on‑going development of radiological services within the Hywel Dda University Health Board. Enquiries are also welcomed from those interested in a position less than full time or working exclusively in breast radiology. There is also the potential for screening sessions within the Welsh Breast Screening Programme delivered by Breast Test Wales.

The successful candidate will be expected to be based at Bronglais General Hospital, Ceredigion and there will be an expectation to travel and work at the other two main sites, which deliver symptomatic breast clinics, namely Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Withybush General Hospital in Pembrokeshire. This expectation will be occasional in line with service need.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post based at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth joining 1 Consultant Breast Radiologist, 1 Speciality Grade Doctor and 1 Consultant Radiographer providing breast radiology services to the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder should be competent in mammography reporting, breast and axillary ultrasound, and image guided biopsy of the breast and axilla. It would also be desirable if the Radiologist has experience in additional procedures such as vacuum assisted biopsy/ excision, preoperative localisation techniques, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) and breast MRI reporting. Experience of contrast enhanced mammography would also be desirable. The post holder will be expected to undertake symptomatic breast assessment clinics and actively participate in the breast MDT. Cross‑site collaboration with respect to reporting or MDT meetings is usually done via Teleradiology and video conferencing. Office accommodation, secretarial support and full IT facilities including access to intranet and internet is provided.

Job responsibilities

The departments of Radiology at the acute sites operate strategically as one department and there is close collaboration leading to the integration of services. The successful candidate will fully participate with the existing consultants in providing radiology services across Hywel Dda and will be expected to further develop their sub‑specialist interest, which would augment and compliment the services currently provided.

The successful candidate will participate in the daytime Duty Radiologist rota covering inpatient scanning which could include cross cover from the base site. A proportion of the out of hours (OOH) on call is currently outsourced and completed remotely by an online Teleradiology provider. However, the directorate is currently subject to transformation bringing a proportion of this service in‑house. The successful candidate will participate in the new internal on‑call rota. This will include providing and promoting a flexible approach by contributing to this service completing cross‑site reporting and emergency cover for our four main hospital sites where necessary on site and remotely from home.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient‑centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Where a sub‑specialty interest is required sub‑specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub‑specialist practice – fellowship or equivalent level experience.
• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Clinical Governance

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
• Knowledge of risk management.

Teaching

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
• Active participation in research.

Other

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Safeguarding

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

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.

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