Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Radiologist in Breast and General Radiology, based primarily at the Cardiff Breast Centre, University Hospital Llandough, with close links to General Radiology. The post holder will also provide sub-specialist radiology services according to experience and interests.
The Cardiff Breast Centre is a modern, purpose-built facility in the capital city of Wales, housing state-of-the-art imaging, clinic and counselling rooms, a multidisciplinary teaching suite, patient exercise facilities, and staff offices. The service is supported by four full-time Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeons and a Specialty Doctor, offering a dynamic, collaborative working environment.
The role benefits from the Welsh Consultant contract, with a basic salary of £114,099-£166,585 per annum,
Applicants must provide referees covering the last three years of employment or training. Those currently, or most recently, employed as a substantive or long-term locum Consultant (over 12 months) must also nominate their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work with the current Consultants in consolidating the secondary care service provided for the residents of Cardiff and the Vale.
The Cardiff Breast Centre has an active multidisciplinary team, with a dedicated team of Breast Care Nurses, research team and a physiotherapist. There are links with Breast Test Wales for breast screening, Plastic Surgery colleagues in Swansea, and the All Wales Genetics Service. There is a dedicated in-patient ward. Oncology is delivered at our neighbouring Velindre Hospital.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
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.
Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University's School of Medicine will be expected.
About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is
"Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year
Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-MP108.26-A
Job locations: University Hospital Llandough, Penlan Road, Penarth, CF64 2XX, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents .
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- On GMC Specialist Register / Specialist Registrar with CCT/CESR(CP) due within 6 months of interview date
ExperienceEssential- Broad training and experience in Breast Radiology
SkillsEssential- Evidence of effective team and multi-disciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
ResearchEssential- Evidence of active research interests
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
ManagementEssential- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
