Consultant Radiologist with interest in Non-Vascular Intervention

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in West Wales seeks a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology. The role blends a broad general radiology practice with an expanding set of non-vascular interventional procedures across the regional network.

The successful candidate will join a supportive department, participate in MDT discussions, and contribute to a flexible on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Broad based radiology experience with leadership capabilities.
• Experience working within the NHS / UK healthcare system.
• Ability to lead teaching and multidisciplinary education.
• Active involvement in research and keeping up to date with best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic radiology alongside a broad range of non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Participate in MDT meetings and cross-site reporting across Hywel Dda sites.
• Contribute to daytime on-call duties and planned service developments.
• Support service transformation and internal on-call rota changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical experience

Teaching

Research

Education

GMC registration

Job description

Consultant Radiologist with interest in Non-Vascular Intervention

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Radiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (10 sessions) Job ref 100-MED-CEN-014-C

Site Dependent upon appointment - Prince Philip Hospital, Withybush Hospital or Glangwili Hospital Town Dependent upon appointment Salary £114,099 - £166,585 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

Develop your expertise in non-vascular interventional radiology while working across a diverse healthcare network serving communities throughout Mid and West Wales.

We are seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology to join Hywel Dda University Health Board. This role offers the opportunity to combine a broad general radiology practice with a varied range of non-vascular interventional procedures, contributing to the delivery and continued development of radiology services across the region.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative radiology department, working alongside experienced colleagues to provide high-quality diagnostic and interventional services. We welcome applications from candidates with demonstrable expertise in a wide range of non-vascular interventions and an interest in helping to shape and develop services to meet the needs of our population.

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time or less than full-time opportunities. For those with experience in vascular interventions, there may also be opportunities to explore joint working arrangements with neighbouring Health Boards.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post with the base to be agreed on appointment, joining 24 Consultant Radiologists providing radiology services to the population of Hywel Dda University Health Board, 2.5wte of whom undertake non-vascular interventions.

The post holder will actively contribute to MDT meetings and be competent in a wide range of non-vascular interventions to include fluoroscopic, ultrasound and CT guided therapeutic and diagnostic techniques such as:

• Head and neck, lung, liver, omental, retroperitoneal and soft tissue biopsies
• Temporary and permanent chest and abdominal drain insertions (e.g. cholecystectomy, nephrostomy and DJ ureteric stenting).

The successful candidate will participate in the daytime Duty Radiologist rota covering inpatient scanning which could include cross cover from the base site. A proportion of the out of hours (OOH) on call is currently outsourced and completed remotely by an online Teleradiology provider. However, the directorate is currently subject to transformation bringing a proportion of this service in-house. The successful candidate will participate in the new internal on-call rota. This will include providing and promoting a flexible approach by contributing to this service completing cross-site reporting and emergency cover for our four main hospital sites where necessary on site and remotely from home.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will be based at either Glangwili General Hospital, Prince Philip Hospital or Withybush General Hospital, with the base site agreed on appointment. Occasional travel to our other acute hospital sites, including Bronglais General Hospital, will be required in line with service needs.

This is an opportunity to join a Health Board serving some of Wales' most beautiful coastal, rural and urban communities, combining a rewarding consultant career with an exceptional quality of life and access to a wide range of outdoor and cultural experiences.

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual’s contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Where a sub‑specialty interest is required sub‑specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub‑specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
• Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Other

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.