Consultant Radionuclide Radiologist

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 health care, and are investing in the expansion of radiology. We are currently working towards the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI).

Our Nuclear Medicine and PET CT service performs a wide range of diagnostic imaging including specialist hybrid imaging supporting our local orthopaedic service, as well as providing hybrid imaging for a tertiary specialist Orthopaedic Hospitals (Oswestry). PET CT service currently offers scanning for an increasingly wide range of indications including oncology 18F-FDG imaging, 18F-PSMA & Choline, as well as infection imaging. A wide range of conventional gamma camera work is undertaken, including a busy MPI stress service. This service is currently undertaken on a GE Hawkeye in Glan Clwyd Hospital, and a GE NM870 DR in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The Health Board has recently approved an outline business case for a new, consolidated Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Medicine and PET CT to be developed and purpose built on the Glan Clwyd Hospital site. Supported by the commissioner (JCC), this OBC is now awaiting final sign off by Welsh Government, prior to building and procurement, with an expected opening in 2027.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the general workload of their base department including the teaching of radiology trainees, undergraduate students, and other hospital staff. Radiologists contribute to an on-call rota which benefits from the services of an overnight and part weekend outsourcing company and home tele-radiology.

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported and, within radiology, there is a very successful training programme of specialist trainees. BCUHB has strong links with the University of Wales, Bangor giving the post holder an opportunity to also develop research and / or teaching links with this Higher Education Institute. There is also a Medical School in Bangor, with opportunities to get involved in teaching.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered and discussions regarding your requirements and how they can be accommodated are welcomed. Extended days and compressed hours are negotiable. Radiology also provides clinicians with home reporting workstations to support a varied job plan and improved work/life balance.

It is expected that you will receive mentoring from a consultant colleague who will be identified to you at appointment to help support your transition into the Health Board and early years working with us.

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 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

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• On specialist Register for specialty or Specialist Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• FRCR or equivalent
• ARSAC Licence

Experience

• Experience in cross sectional imaging
• Ability to do on call commitments

Ability

• 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
• Ability to drive

Management and Clinical Governance

• 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
• Evidence of management training

Audit and Research

• 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
• Evidence of participation
• Research based publications

Teaching and Training

• Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of commitment to life long learning and CPD
• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
• Flexible approach
• A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local/ regional/ national level

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.