Specialty Doctor (Breast Clinician Credential): Sponsorship Available

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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.

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

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