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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Diagnostic Neuroradiology based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff.
The appointee will provide added support for an increasing workload and will deliver a professional and integral service as part of a dynamic and skilled team. The appointment is due to expansion in service needs and to continue to provide excellence across sub specialities.
The post holder will share in the responsibilities for delivering general and specialist training and medical education both at a postgraduate and undergraduate level within the Health Board and Cardiff University.
Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £114099 per annum to £166585 per annum.
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the job
Within the illustrated job plan it is recognised that Consultant Radiologists in the directorate work together as a team co-operating to provide efficient cover for duties that include responding to urgent clinical queries and emergencies, sharing of plain film reporting, supervision and training of radiology trainees on both the UHW and Llandough sites, and the supervision and teaching of radiographers / sonographers at both locations.
The post holder will participate in the 1 in 11 on-call rota for neuroradiology within Cardiff and Vale UHB.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University’s School of Medicine will be expected.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Research
Essential
- Active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of formal training in diagnostic clinical radiology
- Minimum of 12 months specialist training in Neuroradiology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric neuroradiology
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- FRCR or equivalent
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of continued medical education
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
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This advert is for Consultant Radiologist with interest in Diagnostic Neuroradiology with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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