# Post-CCT Clinical Fellow - Stroke Thrombectomy & IR Radiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/post-cct-clinical-fellow-stroke-thrombectomy-and-ir-radiology/f1d1fe8e-2ffc-4bfc-8a2c-01f3dbc0ad83 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/post-cct-clinical-fellow-stroke-thrombectomy-and-ir-radiology/f1d1fe8e-2ffc-4bfc-8a2c-01f3dbc0ad83.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £70,380 - £80,730 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Subject to extension as required) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-03T14:20:54.880Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Radiology/Radiology-v8151680 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8151680?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Post-CCT Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke Thrombectomy and Interventional Radiology to join the Interventional Neuroradiology service. The post is designed to provide advanced, hands-on training in neuro-endovascular techniques, supporting the transition of an experienced Interventional Radiologist to independent Mechanical Thrombectomy (MT) practice. The successful candidate will work within a high-performing hyper-acute stroke service, gaining extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of acute ischaemic stroke under the supervision of experienced Interventional Neuroradiologists. The fellowship will support the development of competencies aligned to the GMC Credential curriculum and Royal College of Radiologists requirements, with structured educational supervision, regular progress reviews and opportunities to contribute to service development, research and quality improvement activities. The appointment is for 12–24 months, dependent on previous neuro-interventional experience and training needs. ### Main duties of the job Participate in assessment, selection & management of patients for Mechanical Thrombectomy through interpretation of hyper-acute stroke imaging; CT, CTA, CTP and MRI. Develop expertise in endovascular thrombectomy procedures; progress from supervised to independent practice, advanced skills in intracranial catheter navigation, microcatheter techniques, stent retriever deployment and aspiration thrombectomy. Contribute to management of complex neurovascular cases, inc. procedural complications & use of salvage angioplasty/stenting as appropriate. Support the regional hyper-acute stroke thrombectomy rota & delivery of a 24/7 thrombectomy service. Maintain broader diagnostic & interventional radiology competencies via participation in general interventional radiology & emergency diagnostic services, inc. on-call commitments. Work collaboratively with regional stroke teams & multidisciplinary colleagues, providing specialist neurovascular imaging & interventional expertise. Maintain a comprehensive procedural logbook & portfolio demonstrating progression against the Mechanical Thrombectomy credential curriculum. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, education and research to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. Support achievement of national stroke performance standards and promote excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the regional stroke network. ### 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 desirable ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum 2-3 years of sub-specialty training in Interventional Radiology - Competent in standard IR access, microcatheter use, angioplasty and embolization procedures - Competent in interpreting basic brain CT, CTA, and MRI **Desirable** - Prior diagnostic neuroradiology rotation. - Experience performing basic cerebral angiograms, and other interventional Neuroradiology procedures. - Experience with carotid stent placement, ideally as first operator - Ideal candidates would already have experience in successfully performing both intracranial and extracranial thrombectomy under supervision. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice - CCT in Clinical Radiology (or within 6 months of CCT date). - FRCR or equivalent international postgraduate qualification. **Desirable** - MTAIS Credential registration - European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR). - - Commencement of ECMINT, EXMINT or similar European society training programme for minimally invasive Neurological procedures. ### Other requirements (e.g. on-call duty) **Essential** - Satisfactory immigration / right to work status - Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance - Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent ### Apptitude / Attitude / Personal Characteristics **Essential** - Motivated and efficient - Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues - Flexible, caring and hard working **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh ## Documents - [oh clinical fellow (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10500948) - [post cct neuro ir clinical fellow (pdf, 333.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10500947) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2852) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 2.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2851) - [data protection privacy notice (m&d) (pdf, 423.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1407) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630) - [guidance for applicants - medical & dental (pdf, 288.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1092) - [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 (english) (pdf, 7.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1094) - [important information - medical & dental consultant applicants (pdf, 117.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1721) ## 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.