Clinical Director Radiology

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A Health Board in Wales is seeking a Clinical Director of Radiology to provide clinical leadership, manage services, and support quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical leadership, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement. This position offers a salary range of £110,240 to £160,951 annually. A commitment to promoting quality governance and developing strategic plans is essential.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC or other relevant Professional body with a licence to practice.
• Evidence of leadership and management training.
• Significant track record of employment at a senior level in a health-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to support smooth running of services.
• Ensure efficient delivery of high-quality radiology services.
• Engage with clinical leads and service directors for team management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Quality improvement

Effective communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Education to Degree Level or Equivalent

Registered with GMC or relevant Professional body

Masters Level Qualification

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Clinical Director Radiology

The closing date is 21 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-moving service which is excelling in terms of investment, performance and development. The team are almost at full complement in terms of senior leadership, the Clinical Director (CD) role is a key role which will further strengthen the Radiology Directorate and provide clinical leadership to improve and shape the service for the future. We are looking to recruit internally, or externally. The preference is for a Consultant Radiologist, though the role is open to senior doctors from other specialties. .

The role of Radiology Clinical Director will be supported by the Care Group Medical Director, Directorate Manager, Head of Radiography, Site Clinical Leads, Radiology Quality Manager, Health and Safety Lead, Governance Manager and an Operational Manager. All roles will work closely to deliver safe, effective, and quality radiology services.

The Care Group Medical Director will provide one to one supervision and support with the wider strategic aims and objectives of the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working closely with the Senior Management Team to support smooth running of services within the Care Group and implementation of the Health Board's Quality Strategy and annual Plan.

The safe, effective and efficient delivery of high quality services, including implementation of best practice and guidance. Ensuring that the principles of prudent healthcare are at the forefront of service planning and delivery and that multi disciplinary audit is undertaken.

The effective clinical leadership and day to day management of the specialties, engaging with clinical leads and service directors, including job planning, workforce planning and recruitment, ensuring that annual appraisal is conducted, assessing requests for leave, administration of grievance and dignity at work policies. Ensuring the clinical team display the Health Board's values at all times.

Promoting and supporting the Quality Governance agenda including incident reporting, concerns management, identification of clinical risks and resource constraints that relate to this.

Ensuring performance management is consistent with the Health Board's need for clinical effectiveness, flexibility, value for money and high staff engagement.

The development of effective working relationships with other specialties and other sites in the interests of patient centred care.

Providing advice and input to the development of strategic and operational plans for the Care Group including the Integrated Medium-Term Plan.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details about the role and responsibilities and for the person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Education to Degree Level or Equivalent.
• Registered with GMC or other relevant Professional body & with a licence to practice.
• Evidence of further personal development, education and/or training in leadership and/or management
• Masters Level Qualification or evidence of training & experience to that level.
• Membership of the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM).

Experience

• Significant track record of employment at a senior level in a health related environment.
• Well established medical/clinical practitioner, with considerable medical/clinical experience since full registration, with appropriate professional body.
• Evidence of commitment to quality improvement & an understanding of the Health Board's Quality Strategy.
• Experience in clinical leadership.
• Experience of working effectively with other stakeholders to improve primary, community, secondary & tertiary care services at a strategic & operational level.
• Track record of facilitating Change to improve services in clinical practice.
• Evidence of leading service change with professional colleagues.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance & effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal & clinical assessment.
• Knowledge of principles of clinical governance & its application across the health service.
• Understanding of medical recruitment & training matters.
• Demonstrable experience of working positively with senior clinicians to achieve improvement to services.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the strategic issues facing NHS Wales.
• An understanding of the role of management & clinical contribution to the overall Board agenda.
• An understanding of the principles of Public Health Medicine that are relevant to & underpin much of the work of the LHB.
• Knowledge of the role & function of a statutory organisation & the principles of corporate governance.

Personal Skills

• Team Working - Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual & multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff; take time to listen, understand & involve people; receptive to change.
• Effective Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, clinical staff & other agencies. Communicate openly & honestly & explain things clearly.
• Empathy & Sensitivity - Ability to listen, understand & involve people; see people as individuals & do the right thing for every person.
• Leadership - Ability to take responsibility & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. An understanding of & ability to demonstrate the ability to empower others, lead through change, influence strategically, demonstrate patience & empathy, value everyone's contribution & demonstrate innovation & highly complex problem solving abilities.
• Coping with pressure - Highly resilient with an ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks; ability to maintain composure & set high standards of behaviour when under pressure.
• Quality Improvement - Ability & drive to use information & experience to improve the service; Ability to adapt & respond to changing circumstances to improve patient care. Positive attitude, seek out learning & continually develop our skills & services.
• Organisation & Planning - Ability to cope with effectively managing & organising a wide range of complex services, ensuring a clear & unequivocal focus on quality & safety.
• Problem Solving - Evidence of an enquiring & critical approach to solving work problems. Ability to analyse highly complex facts & use judgement in situations where there is no precedent & creative & original thinking is required.
• Information Technology - IT skills & experience in the use of software. A willingness to use data to drive performance, decisions & planning. A commitment to supporting the digital strategy.
• European Computer Driving License.
• Ability to Speak Welsh.

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£110,240 to £160,951 a yearper annum pro rata