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Job summary

Main area
Radiography
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (Plus CT on-call service. Post also includes working long days.)
Job ref
100-AHP009-0225-A
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/04/2025 23:59
Interview date
17/04/2025

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Specialist Radiographer

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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Job overview

Withybush General Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic  radiographer to join the CT and General team.  We have a busy CT and General department running two CT scanners and 3 general rooms. One of the scanners was installed in 2022 (Canon Aquilion Prism) thanks to funding from Welsh Assembly Government. The main CT suite is modern and patient friendly with a cannulation and waiting area. 

Applicants will possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration plus appropriate experience in CT and/or General. You will perform specialist examinations, demonstrating leadership and responsibility as part of your role. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of junior radiography staff. 

The working pattern will utilise working 12 hour days across 7 days a week. Flexible working/job share will also be considered.  Participation in the CT on call rota is mandatory. 

Main duties of the job

Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital situated in Pembrokeshire in West Wales. The department is well equipped with a GE Revolution EVO CT scanner and a Canon Aquilion Prism  installed in July 22.

The department has a Siemens Sola 1.5T MRI scanner which is  3 years old. The department also houses a Nuclear Medicine unit, fluoroscopy, 2 General X ray, CXR and A&E room, Ultrasound and Mammography. 

Role extension is encouraged and we have Radiographer led Barium swallows and hysterosalpingograms, Plain film, CT, MRI and Nuclear Medicine Radiographer reporting and opportunities for post graduate study including Ultrasound training across the Health Board.

The department has a busy on call, which is staffed on site for General and CT.  Staff working on a long day rota which includes rotation into both CT and General.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 17/04/2025.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
  • Short specialist courses or experience to postgraduate diploma level
  • HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
  • Post graduate qualification
  • Post graduate certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
  • Radiographer Skills
  • Substantial experience in specialist examinations (CT)
  • Supervising and Training Radiographers
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Evidence of role development

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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
Gemma Morse
Job title
CT Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773802
Additional information

 

 

 

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