Consultant Radiologist with a Special Interest in Breast Radiology: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Benefit from an enhanced starting salary of £140,342, under the Consultant contract for Wales.

Make a real difference to breast imaging services across West Wales as a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Breast Radiology, joining a supportive and established team within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

We are seeking a Consultant Radiologist with expertise in Breast Radiology and experience in both general radiology and symptomatic breast imaging. This is an opportunity to join a team of 24 consultants and contribute to the continued development of radiology services across the Health Board.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time or less than full-time working, as well as those wishing to focus exclusively on breast radiology. There is also the potential to undertake screening sessions as part of the Welsh Breast Screening Programme delivered by Breast Test Wales.

The successful candidate will be based at Bronglais General Hospital, Ceredigion, with occasional travel to Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli and Withybush General Hospital, Pembrokeshire to support symptomatic breast clinics in line with service requirements.

Working alongside experienced radiology colleagues, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services and supporting the continued development of breast imaging pathways across the region.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice – fellowship or equivalent level experience.

Desirable

• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Closing Date: 25 October 2026