Job summary
This new post is to provide specialist radiology services to Velindre Cancer Centre, University Hospital Llandough Breast Centre for the symptomatic breast service and to Breast Test Wales for the NHS breast cancer screening programme in Wales.
The post holder will be competent in oncological radiology including reporting of CT, MR and ultrasound scans, Multi Disciplinary Team meeting attendance, general radiology oncall work and basic interventional procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will spend two days in VCC and perform CT and MR reporting, upper GI MDT participation as well as limited interventional work. At VCC the postholder following sufficient notice may be required to do day oncall and then the SPA is allocated to the day without oncall and daytime work adjusted. Also the Upper GI mdt prepararion and attendance will be replaced by additional reporting during alternate weeks.
For the breast radiology sessions, the post holder will provide mammography reporting, including tomosynthesis, breast and axillary ultrasound, image guided biopsy of breast and axilla, and vacuum assisted biopsy / excision, breast MRI reporting, pre-operative localisation and MDT presentation within both the symptomatic service at UHL and the screening service at BTW.
The post holder will be expected to undertake both symptomatic and screening assessment clinics providing the radiology expertise with breast and axillary ultrasound and ultrasound guided core biopsy or stereotactic guided core biopsy as required.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
PROPOSED WEEKLY TIMETABLE OF PROGRAMMED DUTIES (i.e. regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with the criteria detailed under the Amendment of the National Consultant Contract in Wales). The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of annual review and will form a composite part of the JOB PLAN which will be agreed between the post holder and the Chief Executive or a nominated deputy.
Monday am - VCC - CT reporting
Monday pm - VCC -MR reporting, upper GI MDT preparation
Tuesday am - VCC - 8am Upper GI MDT followed by Intervention or US if any + Reporting
Tuesday pm - VCC - SPA (3 hours)
Wednesday am - UHL - Symptomatic breast clinic
Wednesday pm - UHL - Mammo/MRI reporting + SPA (2.25 hours)
Thursday am - UHL - 8am MDT + clinical admin + reporting
Thursday pm - BTW - Screening assessment clinic
Friday am - BTW - Film reading + MDT
Friday pm - BTW - VABs + SPA (2.25 hours)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
PROPOSED WEEKLY TIMETABLE OF PROGRAMMED DUTIES (i.e. regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with the criteria detailed under the Amendment of the National Consultant Contract in Wales). The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of annual review and will form a composite part of the JOB PLAN which will be agreed between the post holder and the Chief Executive or a nominated deputy.
Monday am - VCC - CT reporting
Monday pm - VCC -MR reporting, upper GI MDT preparation
Tuesday am - VCC - 8am Upper GI MDT followed by Intervention or US if any + Reporting
Tuesday pm - VCC - SPA (3 hours)
Wednesday am - UHL - Symptomatic breast clinic
Wednesday pm - UHL - Mammo/MRI reporting + SPA (2.25 hours)
Thursday am - UHL - 8am MDT + clinical admin + reporting
Thursday pm - BTW - Screening assessment clinic
Friday am - BTW - Film reading + MDT
Friday pm - BTW - VABs + SPA (2.25 hours)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC Registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty/Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- Sub specialty training in breast radiology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of running both symptomatic clinics and screening assessment clinics in the NHS
- Competent in image guided breast and axillary biopsy and interventional techniques
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of ultrasound guided biopsies and drainages.
- Experience of participation in GI MDT's
- Experience in head/neck/body CT/MRI and general ultrasound
Desirable
- Evidence of personal performance data in screening mammography film reading
- Attendance at the Nottingham course for breast radiologists in screening
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Counselling and communication skills
Desirable
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 processes
- Evidence of engagement with revalidation
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research interests
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Experience of service change and development
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists
- Experience of demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC Registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty/Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- Sub specialty training in breast radiology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of running both symptomatic clinics and screening assessment clinics in the NHS
- Competent in image guided breast and axillary biopsy and interventional techniques
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience of ultrasound guided biopsies and drainages.
- Experience of participation in GI MDT's
- Experience in head/neck/body CT/MRI and general ultrasound
Desirable
- Evidence of personal performance data in screening mammography film reading
- Attendance at the Nottingham course for breast radiologists in screening
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Counselling and communication skills
Desirable
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 processes
- Evidence of engagement with revalidation
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research interests
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Experience of service change and development
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists
- Experience of demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
- Good organisational skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
