Radiographer

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  • Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
  • £31,516-38,364 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 16 hours ago
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 01/01/2027 to cover maternity leave. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team of Radiographers at Hywel Dda University. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional. Each hospital has modern equipment and newly refurbished working areas.We welcome applications from third year student radiographer who qualify this year.Main duties of the jobThis is a varied and exciting post; the Band 5 Radiographers recruited will be working within the general radiography departments and will gain experience in outpatient, inpatient, portable, theatre and fluoroscopy. You will be given a training/competency preceptorship plan and will be fully supported to become trained in all the general radiography areas.The appointment will be 37.5 hours per week including long days, evening, nights, weekends and bank holidays shifts.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usHywel 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
DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number100-AHP084-0925Job locationsGlangwili General HospitalCarmarthenSA31 2AFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 isdesirablefor 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.Interviews will be held on 22/09/2025 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 isdesirablefor 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.Interviews will be held on 22/09/2025Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential
  • BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent)
  • Active HCPC registration
Desirable
  • CPD Portfolio
  • Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
ExperienceEssential
  • Skilled in projectional radiography techniques and modification of exposure factors.
  • Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information
Desirable
  • Experience of using different systems i.e., CR, DR and equipment from different providers
Language RequirementsDesirable
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential
  • BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent)
  • Active HCPC registration
Desirable
  • CPD Portfolio
  • Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
ExperienceEssential
  • Skilled in projectional radiography techniques and modification of exposure factors.
  • Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information
Desirable
  • Experience of using different systems i.e., CR, DR and equipment from different providers
Language RequirementsDesirable
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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