Hywel Dda University Health Board
Rapid Diagnostics Clinic (RDC) General Practitioner
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Rapid Diagnostic Clinic (RDC) General Practitioner
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Play a pivotal role in improving the early identification and diagnosis of cancer and other serious conditions.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assessing patients with non-specific but concerning symptoms.
- Support timely access to appropriate investigations and guide patients through the diagnostic pathway.
- Provide expert clinical opinion, make informed diagnostic and management decisions.
- Work closely with GPs, hospital specialists, diagnostic services, and cancer teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Help patients navigate an anxious period of uncertainty, ensuring care remains compassionate, person-centred, and responsive to individual needs.
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Additional Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic service.
- Identify opportunities for improvement, enhance pathways, and support the delivery of national and Health Board priorities for earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.
- Use data, audit, and quality improvement methodologies to support service performance and effectiveness.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board:
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.
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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
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Bracher
- Job title: Service Manager
- Email address: Emma.Bracher@wales.nhs.uk
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