MRI Radiographic Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in Wales is seeking a motivated MRI Radiographic Assistant to support patient care within MRI at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Candidates should have a NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare and previous experience in a hospital or care setting is preferred. The role involves assisting qualified staff, providing encouragement to patients, and contributing to service improvements. Benefits include a leading pension and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital/care setting is preferred.
• Flexibility to meet service needs is essential.
• Team worker who can also work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assist trained medical staff to provide safe care for patients within MRI.
• Support qualified staff in MRI using knowledge and skills developed in the role.
• Contribute to service improvements and communication ensuring safe and timely patient care.

Skills

Good communication

Good organisational and time management skills

Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

MRI Radiographic Assistant

The closing date is 28 December 2025

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Band 3 Radiographic Assistant with an interest in patient care to join our busy, friendly team in MRI. The post will be based in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible approach in order to support other MRI departments across the organisation.

The post holder will have a good standard of general education including numeracy and literacy skills, with a commitment to undertake training to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Clinical Healthcare Support.

The post holder will be required to act as a pivotal role in the patient pathway within Radiology, supporting clerical and clinical duties as required. They will be expected to respond to routine queries, provide encouragement, reassurance and care to patients, and effectively liaise with other disciplines to discuss patient preparation, appointment times, and transport needs.

Main duties of the job

To assist trained and medical staff to provide safe care for patients within MRI.

To support qualified staff in MRI using knowledge and skills developed in the role.

To contribute to service improvements and communication ensuring safe and timely patient care.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The successful candidate will join our team of Healthcare Support Workers who are dedicated in the delivery of a quality service to our stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital/care setting

Skills

• Good communication
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Circumstances

• Flexibility to meet service needs

Personal Qualities

• Team worker and able to work autonomously
• Motivated, non-judgemental attitude

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board