Job summaryApplications are invited for a fixed term Locum Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Interventional Neuroradiology based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff.
Sessional commitments will be delivered at UHW and will provide an exciting opportunity to further develop existing Neuroradiology and interventional services. The post holder will provide added support for an increasing workload and will deliver a professional and integral service as part of a dynamic and skilled team.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. Annual salary working 10 sessions will be £125,509.00
Applicants should either be on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register or due to CCT in the next 3 months.
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 post holder will join a team of 48 Consultant Radiologists in sharing provision of imaging services across Cardiff and Vale UHB to support primary, secondary and tertiary care across a range of specialties.
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.
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
"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £125,509 a year
per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number: 001-MP154.26
Job locations: University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCR or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty or due to CCT within 3 months
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of formal training in diagnostic and neuro-interventional clinical radiology
- Minimum of 12 months specialist training in Neuro IR radiology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable- Evidence of Neuro-intervention
AbilityEssential- 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 proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
ResearchEssential- Ability to critically appraise research
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident 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). 
