Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 01/11/2026 to cover maternity leave .
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
Due to expansion of services, Glangwili General Hospital are looking for an experienced CT Radiographer to support maternity leave.
Applicants will possess BSc / HCPC registration plus appropriate experience in CT.
The successful applicants will be based at Glangwili General Hospital but will be expected to be flexible in their approach to the needs of the service and may be required to work at other sites within the Health Board.
The post is a full time position and participation in extended days and the out of hours rota will also be required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Glangwili General Hospital is a busy district general hospital which has major trauma status for West Wales. The department is well equipped with a GE 750HD CT scanner and a Canon Aquilion Prism recently installed in Jan 22. We perform the full range of examinations including CT Coronary Angiography.
The department has a Siemens Aera 1.5T MRI scanner and performs all examinations including a dedicated GA Paediatric session every two weeks. The general department has two Samsung DR rooms, all mobile equipment is digital and a selection of Philips II's. A Siemens Artis Zee fluoroscopy room facilitates ERCP, permanent and temporary pacemaker insertion, Hysterosalpingography and swallowing assessment studies.
Role extension is encouraged and we have Radiographer led Barium swallows and hystrosalpingograms, Plain film, CT and MRI Radiographer reporting and opportunities for post graduate study, including ultrasound training.
The department has a busy on call, which is staffed on site for General and CT and from home for MRI. Participation in on call is mandatory after training and induction has been completed. All modalities work extended days and weekends.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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 19.08.2025
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 19.08.2025
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 qualification
- Post graduate certificate in Mammography
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
Desirable
- Welsh speaker ( Level 1 )
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 qualification
- Post graduate certificate in Mammography
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
Desirable
- Welsh speaker ( Level 1 )
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).
