Consultant Radiologist with interest in Diagnostic NeuroradiologyThe closing date is 09 August 2026Job summaryApplications 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 jobWithin 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.
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.
Person SpecificationQualifications- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- FRCR or equivalent
ExperienceEssential- 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
SkillsEssential- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary 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 continued medical education
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
ResearchEssential- Active research interests
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
ManagementEssential- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: 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.Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
