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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board

Consultant Radiologist with a Special Interest in Breast Radiology

Aberystwyth On-site 5-10 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,450 employees
Mammography ReportingBreast UltrasoundAxillary UltrasoundImage Guided BiopsyVacuum Assisted Biopsy

Requirements

Applicants must be experienced in general and symptomatic breast radiology with competence in mammography and ultrasound. Experience in advanced procedures like DBT, breast MRI, and vacuum-assisted biopsy is highly desirable.

Job Description

Job Overview

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.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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Education

Professional CertificatePostgraduate Degree

Skills

Mammography ReportingBreast UltrasoundAxillary UltrasoundImage Guided BiopsyVacuum Assisted BiopsyPreoperative LocalisationDigital Breast TomosynthesisBreast MRI ReportingContrast Enhanced MammographyGeneral RadiologySymptomatic Breast RadiologyMDT Participation

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn darparu gwasanaethau gofal iechyd GIG i bobl sy’n byw yn Sir Gâr, Sir Benfro a Cheredigion, a siroedd sy’n ffinio. Mae gennym dros 13,000 o staff a gyda’n gilydd rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau cynradd, cymuned, yn yr ysbyty, iechyd meddwl ac anghenion dysgu. Gweithiwn mewn partneriaeth gyda’r tri awdurdod lleol, yn ogystal â chydweithwyr cyhoeddus, preifat a trydydd sector, a hefyd ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr gwerthfawr. Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Thinking of joining us? Contact us with recruiting queries on RecruitmentCampaigns.hdd@wales.nhs.uk

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