Job summaryApplications are invited for the post of Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Thoracic Radiology to work across the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) in Cardiff.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to further develop the existing Body imaging service within the Health Board.
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 within 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 jobThe Body imaging service is currently provided by radiologists with sub-specialty interests ranging from gastrointestinal, nuclear medicine and paediatric imaging. The service includes radiologists providing body with head and neck imaging, thoracic radiologists who provide specialist thoracic imaging plus pure body radiologists who provide body CT and MRI imaging. A contribution to the general body radiology service will be required.
The All Wales Radiology Training Scheme and radiology StR's are based at UHW and work closely with the Consultant Radiologists to provide a reliable continuous on-call service. This teaching requirement is an important aspect of the Consultant's job plan and workload. 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.
About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is
"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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-MP155.26
Job locations: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within 6 month of interview date
- FRCR or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of formal training in diagnostic clinical radiology
- Minimum of 24 months specialist training in Thoracic Imaging
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable- Post-CCT fellowship in thoracic / cardiothoracic imaging
SkillsEssential- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of role audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
- Evidence of continued medical education
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
ResearchEssential- Active research interests
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). 
