Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (To meet the immediate demands of the service)
- Hours
- 10 sessions per week (Full Time)
- Job ref
- 050-YG-RADIOBREAST-0626-L
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £125,509 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/06/2026
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Radiologist - Specialist Interest in Breast
Locum Consultant
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum 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)
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.
Working for our organisation
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 community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Dr Kakali Mitra
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 03000 842142
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCR or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
- On the GMC Specialist Register in Radiology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in cross sectional imaging
Desirable criteria
- Broad experience in general radiology
- Experience in Breast, GI and Oncology
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Computing Skills
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Evidence of management training
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Evidence of participation
- Research based publications
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD
Desirable criteria
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local/ regional/ national level
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
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 desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kakali Mitra
- Job title
- Consultant Radiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 842142
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