Superintendent Radiographer - Emergency Radiology

Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the organisation, planning and management of the delivery of the Emergency Radiology Department at the University Hospital of Wales.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced radiographer to fill the role of the Emergency Superintendent Radiographer. Working as part of the wider superintendent body you will provide clinical leadership to our friendly and hardworking team based at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

This role is suited to an experienced radiographer seeking to enhance their professional development by utilising their management skills within an established team.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University Hospital of Wales for an experienced and motivated radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team.

The successful post holder will act as a lead practitioner within the Emergency Radiology department in our busy Major Trauma Centre, demonstrating exemplary clinical skills. The role encompasses staff management, organisation of departmental workload, clinical decisions about individual patients and examinations as well as decisions on protocols, guidelines and care pathways. The post holder will direct and monitor the clinical education of all radiographic staff within the Accident, Emergency and Trauma speciality.

We are looking for someone who shares our values within the UHB; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility; act with integrity and where we treat people with kindness. Staff who work in the UHB care about the people we serve and the people we work with, therefore these are essential attributes the successful candidate must have.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.est of both worlds.