Rapid Diagnostics Clinic (RDC) General Practitioner
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Llanelli, SA14 8QF
Salary
£123,573
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You'll work with a team to quickly diagnose cancer and other serious conditions, helping patients get the right care at the right time. This role suits a GP who's passionate about improving diagnosis and patient care, and is good at leading and working with others.
What you'll need
- You must be a qualified General Practitioner with experience in a similar role.
- You'll need strong leadership and communication skills to work with different teams and organisations.
- You should be able to work autonomously and make informed decisions.
- You'll need to be passionate about improving diagnosis and patient care.
- You should be able to use data and quality improvement methods to improve services.
How to boost your chances
- Consider taking courses or getting experience in leadership, quality improvement, and data analysis to make yourself a stronger candidate.
- Highlight any experience you have in working with multidisciplinary teams and improving patient care in your application.
- Show that you're familiar with the NHS and its priorities, especially around earlier diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Practice your communication and leadership skills by volunteering for roles or projects outside of work.
- Make sure your application shows how you can contribute to the team and the service, not just what you can do as an individual.
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Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Rapid Diagnostic Clinic (RDC) General Practitioner to join our innovative and patient-focused team at Hyw...
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.
We are looking for a GP who is passionate about improving diagnostic pathways, demonstrates strong clinical leadership skills, and is committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care. The ability to work autonomously whilst building strong relationships across organisational boundaries is essential.
By joining us, you will become part of a Health Board that is committed to innovation, service transformation and continuous professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking to develop a portfolio role while making a significant contribution to earlier diagnosis, improved patient experience and better health outcomes for the population of West Wales.
The role will also involve providing clinical leadership within the service, supporting education and learning across professional groups, and promoting evidence-based practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across primary and secondary care, helping to strengthen relationships and develop innovative approaches to cancer diagnostics and patient care
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, able to build positive working relationships across teams and organisations, demonstrate leadership and initiative, and thrive in a role that combines clinical practice with service improvement and transformation
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving diagnostic pathways, reducing delays in diagnosis, and making a meaningful difference to the experience and outcomes of patients across Hywel Dda.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council, and entry on the GP Register
- MRCGP
- o5 years' experience as a fully qualified GP
- Evidence of continuous professional development and engagement with annual Welsh HEIW MARS appraisals
Desirable
- Additional Experience and/or higher qualification(s) in General Medicine and Diagnostics
- MRCP
- Inclusion on the All-Wales Medical Performers List or eligible
- Conducting sessions in a General Practice Setting
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience within the specialty area
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the UK or NHS
Teaching
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
Research and Scholarship
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Active participation in research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Safeguarding
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
- Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
13 August 2026
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