General Radiographer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is recruiting a Band 6 General Radiographer for The Grange University Hospital. You will provide high quality imaging and contribute to the clinical leadership and supervision of radiography staff and students.

The role requires involvement in fluoroscopy, out-of-hours work, and may require deployment to other ABUHB sites. Experience in a radiology department and teaching responsibilities are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• To work within the general Radiology department of The Grange University Hospital as a base site and may work on other sites within ABUHB as required.
• Provide high quality imaging to all patients while offering high levels of care.
• Participate in the out of hours rota as required and in QA and audit.

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

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Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed.

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy. For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

ABUHB is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as a Band 6 General Radiographer at The Grange University Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an innovative and expanding Health Board.

As a senior radiographer you would be expected to provide clinical excellence and assist in managing the day to day organisation of the clinical area providing effective and efficient leadership. Applicants should be flexible, patient focused, and committed to delivering the highest standards of clinical care. In addition, all aspects of fluoroscopy will be required for these roles.

The department hosts undergraduate radiography students on placement from Cardiff University so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team. All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.

This position carries a commitment to out of hours and 7 day working at The Grange University hospital.

The successful candidates will be based at The Grange University hospital but may be required to work at other sites within ABUHB as per service requirements.

Applications are invited from current Band 5 Radiographers with sufficient experience. Annex 21 posts will be considered.

Main duties of the job

To work within the general Radiology department of The Grange University hospital as a base site although there may be requirement to work on other sites within the Health Board as per service requirements. To provide high quality imaging to all patients whilst also offering high levels of care. To participate in the out of hours rota as required. To participate in QA and audit as required and to feed these results back to the relevant working groups. To work with Healthcare Professionals within Radiology and other departments within the Health Board. To undertake all aspects of fluoroscopy. To work with students but also offer teaching and learning to colleagues. To work alongside the department Manager or take the appropriate action in the absence of the Manager with regards to complaints, incidents or near misses, development of Policies & Procedures and Risk Assessments. To help to create and maintain a proactive learning environment for all staff and to provide a positive image of the Health Board.

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

Working for our organisation

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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification