Job overview

Applications are invited for a Consultant General Radiologist with an interest in Gastrointestinal (GI)/Oncology/ Musculoskeletal (MSK) but we are very happy to discuss accommodating any 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

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.

We have strong links with Bangor University and candidates would have an opportunity to develop research links and / or teaching links with the University. Opportunities for research have been enhanced with University Health Board status linking to Bangor and Wrexham Universities.  The directorate also employs two Research Radiographers to support this work.

Suitable office and secretarial support will be provided. The successful applicant will have a personal work station with email and internet access.  MDT facilities are well catered for including Radiology Seminar Rooms with access to video conferencing.

Consultants contribute to management of clinical risk through monitoring clinical incidences and participating in the departmental discrepancy meetings. Compliance with the department complaints and litigation policies contribute to good risk management. Good record keeping is expected and Consultants are expected to participate in audit. Research is encouraged particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the directorate. 

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. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services 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