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Job summary

Main area
Radiography
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-AHP032-0425
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/04/2025 23:59

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Radiographer

Band 5

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Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated full time permanent Diagnostic Radiographer to join our General Radiology team.

 Located in Aberystwyth in the county of Ceredigion in mid-west Wales, Bronglais General Hospital provides diagnostic imaging to a wide geographic area, including our local university student population and the many tourists that visit this beautiful area throughout the year.

Ceredigion is a little know area of mid west Wales with outstanding local coastal and countryside resources and the space to enjoy life to the full with a wonderful work life balance.

The department is committed to role development and extension and provides opportunities for post graduate study including radiographer reporting and mammography and ultrasound training.

We currently have reporting radiographers in Plain film imaging, CT, MRI and Ultrasound.

There is an effective in house CPD programme and the Health Board has strong links with the Welsh Schools of Radiography.

Applicants will possess BSc/DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration. The successful applicant will be based at Bronglais General Hospital but would be expected to be flexible in their approach to the needs of the service and may be required to work at other sites within the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

The recent provision of Welsh Government funding has enabled substantial equipment replacement and department refurbishment.

The Radiology department has 2 DR x-ray rooms, Canon Aquilion CT scanner, Hologic Mammography unit, Dexa scanner,  4 ultrasound rooms, Siemens Artis Zee fluoroscopy  room and Siemens Sola MRI scanner. 

This Band 5 post will be based in General Radiography with full training and mentorship provided.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified radiographers or those students due to qualify this year.

The department operates an out of hours on-call service. Participation in this would be mandatory once training has been completed.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire,  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
 Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Interviews will be held on 28/04/2025.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
  • HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
  • Radiographer Skills commensurate to the role

Language Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Edwards
Job title
Site Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
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