Specialty Doctor (Breast Clinician Credential)

• 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

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.)

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

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

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

Essential

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