# Specialty Doctor (Breast Clinician Credential) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-breast-clinician-credential/2f1163b6-f437-4814-8c7d-e17d1f60b371 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-breast-clinician-credential/2f1163b6-f437-4814-8c7d-e17d1f60b371.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Location:** University Hospital Llandough - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £64,292 - £102,689 Per Annum (MC75) - **Contract type:** 3 years (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T14:50:58.282Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Breast_TO/Breast_TO-v8221685 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8221685?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are not necessary ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Satisfactory immigration / right to work status - Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance - Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent ### 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 ### 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 ### 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.) ### 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 ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 464.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10556469) - [cardiff visitor guide (pdf, 26.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1104) - [oh fuctional requirements form (pdf, 720.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10556305) - [data protection privacy notice (m&d) (pdf, 423.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1408) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [guidance notes for applicants - medical & dental (pdf, 288.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1106) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (welsh) (pdf, 4.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2177) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (english) (pdf, 992.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1107) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.