Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant General Radiologist with an interestin Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology and Musculoskeletal (MSK) we are happy todiscuss accommodating any specialist interests.
This is a busy Gastroenterology unit with on-site endoscopy, ERCP and stenting,Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC). Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)is provided in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Weekly multi-disciplinary team (MDT) links into the supra-regional MDT and upper GI surgery is provided at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.The post holder would be expected to contribute and support these services and attend the MDTs.
This unit supports a wide-spectrum of Oncology including lung, breast, GI,gynaecology, urology, haematology, and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) MDTs. The Radiotherapy Centre is centralised at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd but there is a chemotherapy centre on all three sites. Oncology cross sectional imaging would be an important part of the post holder's job plan.
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.
Consultants contribute to management of clinical risk through monitoring clinical incidents and participating in the departmental discrepancy meetings. Compliance with the department's complaints and litigation policies contribute to the 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Please contact Dr Kakali Mitra
Kakali.mitra@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job 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.
Please contact Dr Kakali Mitra
Kakali.mitra@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- On specialist Register for specialty or Specialist Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cross sectional imaging
Desirable
- Broad experience in general radiology
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.
- Counselling and communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work on call
Desirable
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of management training
Audit and Research
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of participation
- Research based publications
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- On specialist Register for specialty or Specialist Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cross sectional imaging
Desirable
- Broad experience in general radiology
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.
- Counselling and communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work on call
Desirable
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of management training
Audit and Research
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of participation
- Research based publications
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
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).
