Specialty Doctor (Breast Clinician Credential)

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor Breast Clinician to join our friendly and forward-thinking Breast Imaging team within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in University Hospital Llandough.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician with a strong interest in breast imaging to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic service. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary environment supporting the delivery of breast services.

You will join a well-established team of consultant breast radiologists, breast surgeons , radiographers and nursing staff, delivering comprehensive diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services across our sites.

We are committed to supporting professional development and would actively encourage candidates seeking to further develop skills in breast imaging, image-guided procedures, and multidisciplinary working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of breast imaging services, supporting both screening and symptomatic pathways. Duties will include:

• Reporting and interpretation of breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound and MRI where appropriate
• Performing and/or supporting image-guided interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies
• Participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing to clinical decision-making and patient management
• Reading screening mammograms (subject to accreditation/experience)
• Contributing to the delivery of timely, high-quality diagnostic services in line with national standards and targets
• Working collaboratively with consultants, advanced practitioners and wider clinical teams to ensure safe and effective patient care
• Participation in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development
• Supporting teaching and training of junior doctors, radiographers and other healthcare professionals where appropriate

The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards, comply with Trust policies, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or recognised equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Eligible to undertake the RCR Credential in Breast Disease Management

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications
• Higher degree
• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)

Experience

Essential

• Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent) including completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent
• Minimum two years' experience in a relevant specialty (e.g. breast radiology, breast surgery, genetics, general practice)
• Evidence of safe assessment and management of patients
• Experience of managing emergencies

Desirable

• Experience of working in Breast Radiology, Breast Surgery, General Practice, Oncology or another relevant specialty
• Previous experience of breast clinics/diagnostic services/cancer pathways

Skills

Essential

• Sound clinical judgement with evidence of safe clinical decision making
• Patient-centred approach
• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
• Excellent written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Values aligned to those of the Health Board

Desirable

• Experience managing patients with suspected cancer or communicating uncertainty/complex diagnosis
• Audit
• Teaching
• Computing skills
• Research interests relevant to the specialty

Personal qualities

Essential

• Motivated and efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Flexible, caring and hard working
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent