Consultant Radiologist with an interest in GI/Oncology/ MSK in Wrexham

Applications are invited for a Consultant General Radiologist with an interest in GI/Oncology/MSK, but we are 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 is 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.

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. Please contact Dr Kakali Mitra or Dr Praveen Govind.

Person specification

• Qualifications
• Essential criteria: GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview. FRCR or equivalent.
• Experience
• Essential criteria: Experience in cross sectional imaging.
• Desirable criteria: Broad experience in general radiology; Experience in GI, Oncology, MSK.
• 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; 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.