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Job summary

Main area
Breast Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 1 session per week
Job ref
001-MP107.26
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Llandough
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£64,292 - £102,689 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/06/2026 23:59

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Speciality Doctor in Breast Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together


 

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Breast Radiology to join our friendly and forward-thinking Breast Imaging team within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician with a strong interest in breast imaging to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic service. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary environment supporting the delivery of breast services.

You will join a well-established team of consultant breast radiologists, breast surgeons , radiographers and nursing staff, delivering comprehensive diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services across our sites.

We are committed to supporting professional development and would actively encourage candidates seeking to further develop skills in breast imaging, image-guided procedures, and multidisciplinary working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of breast imaging services, supporting both screening and symptomatic pathways. Duties will include:

  • Reporting and interpretation of breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound and MRI where appropriate
  • Performing and/or supporting image-guided interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies
  • Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing to clinical decision-making and patient management
  • Reading screening mammograms (subject to accreditation/experience)
  • Contributing to the delivery of timely, high-quality diagnostic services in line with national standards and targets
  • Working collaboratively with consultants, advanced practitioners and wider clinical teams to ensure safe and effective patient care
  • Participation in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development
  • Supporting teaching and training of junior doctors, radiographers and other healthcare professionals where appropriate

The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards, comply with Trust policies, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • MB BS or recognised equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • • Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc)
  • FRCR

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies*
Desirable criteria
  • Independent practice- both in OPD and theatre
  • Experience in Breast Surgery

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
  • Counselling and communication skills
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
  • Up to date with current practices
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable criteria
  • Computing Skills
  • Audit
  • Research interests relevant to specialty Teaching

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
  • Flexible approach
  • Motivated and efficient
  • Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please therefore complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ms Lucy Satherley
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Michelle Baker 

Service Manager 

The Breast Centre 

[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Telephone
02921843134
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