Powys Teaching Health Board

Aspiring Radiographer - Support Worker

The closing date is 31 December 2025

Job summary

We are delighted to offer you the chance to join PTHB as an Aspiring Radiographer. Join our dynamic Radiography Team as a Radiography Support Worker, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to our patients in a community hospital setting.

This is a Radiography Training Role; we will release you from your duties to undertake your degree level studies on the BSc (Hons) Radiography Course at Bangor University. The course is a full-time degree programme delivered at the Bangor University Wrexham-based Campus over the duration of 3 academic years, starting September 2026.

You will haveno university fees to payand will 'earn while you learn'

At the end of your academic studies, you will be guaranteed a Band 5 Radiographer Role in PTHB and will be committed to working in PTHB for a minimum of 2 years post registration.

We recommend you visit the Bangor University website and get in touch with the university course leaders to find out more information about the degree course.

Please note that this is Stage 1 of the recruitment and selection process. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview on either 6th or 9th January and if successful, must also prepare and submit an independent application via UCAS by 14th January 2026 at 6:00pm.

Any offer of the role will be conditional upon meeting the required academic standards and successfully completing Stage 2 of the recruitment and selection process with Bangor University.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the main duties of the role along with the essential and desirable criteria required of our applicants.

As the degree programme is a full-time programme, the majority of the contracted hours will be spent undertaking study leave to meet the requirements of the degree programme, either through attendance at academic study/lectures or clinical placement learning opportunities.

When the university academic calendar allows i.e. during academic holidays and other identified and agreed days/hours, the successful candidate will undertake planned clinical duties as a Radiography Support Worker in the clinical environment/community Hospital setting.

There is a requirement to travel between PTHB hospital sites as well as attend Bangor University's Wrexham-based Campus for academic studies and therefore the successful candidate will require a driver's licence and access to a vehicle.

Applications from candidates expecting A' Level results in August 2026 are welcome, and any offer of employment will be subject to achieving results that meet the university entry requirements.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-ARSW-1225

Job locations

Montgomeryshire County Infirmary (Newtown)

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the main duties of the role along with the essential and desirable criteria required of our applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the main duties of the role along with the essential and desirable criteria required of our applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • oMust meet the entry criteria for the full time BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Degree course at Bangor University - 120 UCAS tariff points - A-levels minimum BCC (Including minimum grade B in Biology or grade B in Physics. General Studies and Key Skills not accepted) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM in a Health or Science Subject Access to HE Diploma - in a science-based pathway
  • oApplicants must have minimum 5 GCSEs grades A*- C/9-4 including Maths and English/Welsh (First Language) or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a hospital /caring environment

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills - ability to liaise competently with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate PTHB Values
  • Motivated & reliable
  • Team worker

other

Essential

  • oAbility to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post, including for attendance at University setting (Wrexham Campus), clinical placements away from base and external to PTHB
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • oMust meet the entry criteria for the full time BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Degree course at Bangor University - 120 UCAS tariff points - A-levels minimum BCC (Including minimum grade B in Biology or grade B in Physics. General Studies and Key Skills not accepted) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM in a Health or Science Subject Access to HE Diploma - in a science-based pathway
  • oApplicants must have minimum 5 GCSEs grades A*- C/9-4 including Maths and English/Welsh (First Language) or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a hospital /caring environment

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills - ability to liaise competently with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate PTHB Values
  • Motivated & reliable
  • Team worker

other

Essential

  • oAbility to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post, including for attendance at University setting (Wrexham Campus), clinical placements away from base and external to PTHB

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Montgomeryshire County Infirmary (Newtown)

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Montgomeryshire County Infirmary (Newtown)

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Head of Radiography

Michelle Kirkham

Michelle.Kirkham2@wales.nhs.uk

01938558940

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-ARSW-1225

Job locations

Montgomeryshire County Infirmary (Newtown)

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


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