Radiographer

Job summary

The Radiology Directorate in ABUHB is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Band 5 Radiography teams working 37.5 hours per week. We are recruiting for a fixed term, full time post at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an innovative Health Board, increase your clinical experience and advance your career pathway.Applications are welcome from HCPC registered Radiographers to undertake a range of plain film imaging examinations including fluoroscopy and radiographic procedures in theatre.

You will be expected to provide clinical excellence and assist in the organisation of the clinical area providing effective and efficient patient care. Applicants should be flexible, patient focussed and committed to delivering the highest standards of clinical care.

The general x-ray department provides 24/7 service.

A good communicator and team player, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of commitment to CPD and participate in departmental CPD sessions both online and practically. Participation in the shift system will be expected along with rotation to any other radiology departments within the Health Board as per service requirements.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months to cover the needs of the service

Main duties of the job

The duties of this post includes,

Performing all radiographic duties to a high standard, including all necessary documentation and patient computer records

Participation on the on-call and weekend rota. 12 hour shifts & 7.5 hours shifts to include weekend & bank holiday day & night shifts. Shift start times are 0800, 08:30, 09:00, 2000. Rotation to other sites will be required.

To be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality images in an efficient, professional, and caring manner.

To have and maintain an in-depth knowledge of current radiographic techniques and equipment.

To communicate effectively with patients and all grades of staff to give technical and professional advice as required.

The departments host undergraduate radiography students on placement from Cardiff University and you will be expected to be involved in their training and supervision.

To make an ongoing contribution to the education of others.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy and opened in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.