Job summary
This is a fixed term post until 31/03/2026 due to Maternity cover.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Bronglais General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join the CT team. We have a busy CT department running a Canon Aquilion Prism. The CT suite is modern and patient friendly with an open plan dedicated patient cannulation and waiting area. The CT department undertakes all examinations including a weekly CT Coronary Angiography list.
Applicants will possess BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent), HCPC registration and appropriate experience within cross sectional radiography, especially CT. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of rotational radiography staff.
Participation in the CT on call rota is mandatory.
Main duties of the job
Bronglais General Hospital is a busy district general hospital situated in Ceredigion in West Wales. The CT department is well equipped with a Canon Aquilion Prism recently installed in Jan 22.
The General department has three Samsung DR rooms, Mammography, Dexa, Siemens Artis Zee fluoroscopy room, all mobile equipment is Samsung digital and a selection of Philips II's. The MRI department has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI scanner. There is also a busy ultrasound department utilising a variety of different ultrasound systems.
Role extension is encouraged and we have Radiographer Plain film, CT and MRI Radiographer reporting and opportunities for post graduate study including ultrasound training across the Health Board.
The department has a busy on call service, which is staffed on site for General and CT.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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 19/03/2025.
Job description
Job 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 19/03/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
- Short specialist courses or experience to postgraduate diploma level
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
- Post graduate certificate in Mammography
- Post Graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
- Radiographer skills
- Substantial experience in specialist examinations (CT/MR)
- Supervising and Training Radiographers
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Evidence of role development
Language Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
- Short specialist courses or experience to postgraduate diploma level
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
- Post graduate certificate in Mammography
- Post Graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
- Radiographer skills
- Substantial experience in specialist examinations (CT/MR)
- Supervising and Training Radiographers
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Evidence of role development
Language Skills
Essential
Desirable
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
