Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Subject to extension as required)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
001-MP151.26
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales
Town
cardiff
Salary
£70,380 - £80,730 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Post-CCT Clinical Fellow - Stroke Thrombectomy & IR Radiology

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Post-CCT Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke Thrombectomy and Interventional Radiology to join the Interventional Neuroradiology service. The post is designed to provide advanced, hands-on training in neuro-endovascular techniques, supporting the transition of an experienced Interventional Radiologist to independent Mechanical Thrombectomy (MT) practice. The successful candidate will work within a high-performing hyper-acute stroke service, gaining extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of acute ischaemic stroke under the supervision of experienced Interventional Neuroradiologists. The fellowship will support the development of competencies aligned to the GMC Credential curriculum and Royal College of Radiologists requirements, with structured educational supervision, regular progress reviews and opportunities to contribute to service development, research and quality improvement activities. The appointment is for 12–24 months, dependent on previous neuro-interventional experience and training needs.

Main duties of the job

Participate in assessment, selection & management of patients for Mechanical Thrombectomy through interpretation of hyper-acute stroke imaging; CT, CTA, CTP and MRI. Develop expertise in endovascular thrombectomy procedures; progress from supervised to independent practice, advanced skills in intracranial catheter navigation, microcatheter techniques, stent retriever deployment and aspiration thrombectomy. Contribute to management of complex neurovascular cases, inc. procedural complications & use of salvage angioplasty/stenting as appropriate.

Support the regional hyper-acute stroke thrombectomy rota & delivery of a 24/7 thrombectomy service. Maintain broader diagnostic & interventional radiology competencies via participation in general interventional radiology & emergency diagnostic services, inc. on-call commitments. Work collaboratively with regional stroke teams & multidisciplinary colleagues, providing specialist neurovascular imaging & interventional expertise.

Maintain a comprehensive procedural logbook & portfolio demonstrating progression against the Mechanical Thrombectomy credential curriculum. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, education and research to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. Support achievement of national stroke performance standards and promote excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the regional stroke network.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • CCT in Clinical Radiology (or within 6 months of CCT date).
  • FRCR or equivalent international postgraduate qualification.
Desirable criteria
  • MTAIS Credential registration
  • European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR).
  • • Commencement of ECMINT, EXMINT or similar European society training programme for minimally invasive Neurological procedures.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 2-3 years of sub-specialty training in Interventional Radiology
  • Competent in standard IR access, microcatheter use, angioplasty and embolization procedures
  • Competent in interpreting basic brain CT, CTA, and MRI
Desirable criteria
  • Prior diagnostic neuroradiology rotation.
  • Experience performing basic cerebral angiograms, and other interventional Neuroradiology procedures.
  • Experience with carotid stent placement, ideally as first operator
  • Ideal candidates would already have experience in successfully performing both intracranial and extracranial thrombectomy under supervision.

Apptitude / Attitude / Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria
  • Motivated and efficient
  • Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • Flexible, caring and hard working
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Other requirements (e.g. on-call duty)

Essential criteria
  • Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
  • Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoAge positiveDisability confident leaderhyderus o ran anableddAccredited Living Wage EmployerDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces CovenantDFN Project Search LogoStonewall Top 100 Employers in 2023Stonewall Top 100 Employers in 2023Core principles

Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Peter Cox
Job title
Consultant Radiologist & Clinical Lead - Neuro-IR
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Telephone
02921843134
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies