Rapid Diagnostics Clinic (RDC) General Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Rapid Diagnostic Clinic (RDC) General Practitioner to join our innovative and patient-focused team at Hywel Dda University Health Board.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the assessment and management of patients presenting with non-specific but concerning symptoms that may indicate cancer or other serious conditions. Working within the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic pathway, you will provide expert clinical assessment, support timely diagnosis, and contribute to improving patient outcomes through earlier detection and streamlined care.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with primary care, secondary care, diagnostic services and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. In addition to direct clinical responsibilities, the role provides opportunities to influence service development, contribute to pathway improvement, support education and training, and help shape the future of cancer diagnostics across Hywel Dda.

Main duties of the job

The Rapid Diagnostic Clinic (RDC) General Practitioner will play a pivotal role in improving the early identification and diagnosis of cancer and other serious conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess patients presenting with non-specific but concerning symptoms, support timely access to appropriate investigations, and guide patients through the diagnostic pathway.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical opinion, make informed diagnostic and management decisions, and work closely with GPs, hospital specialists, diagnostic services and cancer teams to ensure patients receive coordinated, high-quality care. They will help patients navigate what can be an anxious period of uncertainty, ensuring care remains compassionate, person-centred and responsive to individual needs.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic service, helping to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance pathways, and support the delivery of national and Health Board priorities for earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes. They will use data, audit and quality improvement methodologies to support service performance and effectiveness.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • oFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council, and entry on the GP Register
  • oMRCGP
  • o5 years’ experience as a fully qualified GP
  • oEvidence of continuous professional development and engagement with annual Welsh HEIW MARS appraisals

Desirable

  • oAdditional Experience and/or higher qualification(s) in General Medicine and Diagnostics
  • oMRCP
  • oInclusion on the All-Wales Medical Performers List or eligible
  • oConducting sessions in a General Practice Setting

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • oBroad based experience within the specialty area
  • oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post
  • oExperience of leading a team

Desirable

  • oPrevious experience working in the UK or NHS

Teaching

Essential

  • oAbility to critically assess learning requirements for self and others
  • oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups
  • oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff

Desirable

  • oTeaching qualification

Research and Scholarship

Essential

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

Desirable

  • oActive participation in research

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance
  • oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
  • oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of risk management

Safeguarding

Essential

  • oDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility
  • oEvidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation

Other

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • oAbility to work autonomously and be responsible for actions
  • oAbility to work flexibly
  • oAbility to remain calm whilst working under pressure
  • oUndertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
  • oExcellent interpersonal skills and team-working 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 (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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 6 September 2026

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