Principal Radiographer CT

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Principal Radiographer for CT to lead, develop and operationally manage CT services across the Health Board. This senior role focuses on safe, high-quality, patient-centred CT services for Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

You will lead clinical and technical CT practice, drive service development, governance and performance, and ensure staffing and budgets align with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-site CT service.
• Knowledge of radiology governance and safety standards.
• Ability to develop and deliver service improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead CT services across the Health Board and ensure consistent standards.
• Support annual plans, business cases, procurement, and replacement programmes.
• Oversee maintenance, quality assurance and radiation protection.
• Deliver governance, audit, risk management and performance oversight.
• Line manage staff and drive training and competence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Clinical governance

Budget management

Staff management

Education/mentoring

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Masters or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant specialty

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Principal Radiographer for CT to lead, develop and operationally manage CT services across the Health Board.

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role within Radiology, supporting safe, high-quality and patient-centred CT services for communities across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

You will be the lead professional for CT, providing expert clinical and technical advice while ensuring the service is safe, efficient, cost-effective and responsive to Health Board priorities, national standards and local population needs.

The role combines strategic service development with hands-on operational leadership, including performance delivery, workforce planning, clinical governance, access and activity targets, equipment quality assurance, finance and the day-to-day management of CT services across sites.

Working closely with the Deputy Head of Radiology, Head of Radiology, Clinical Director, Radiology Quality and Governance colleagues, radiologists and site teams, you will help shape a modern, resilient and innovative CT service where staff are supported to deliver excellent care.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Radiographer for CT will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for CT services across the Health Board, acting as the key link and point of contact for CT matters and supporting consistent standards across sites.

You will lead service management and development, contribute to annual operational plans and business cases, support equipment procurement and replacement programmes. You will ensure maintenance, quality assurance and radiation protection arrangements are robust and responsive to service needs.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective CT services through strong governance, audit, risk management, incident learning, protocol development, workforce leadership, budget management and performance oversight. This role will include line management of designated staff, supporting training and competence, managing resources effectively, and ensuring CT services meet access, activity, quality and financial targets.

You will also maintain a high level of CT clinical expertise, provide specialist advice to colleagues and clinical teams, support safe medicines practice and Patient Group Directions where relevant. You will champion continuous improvement, staff engagement and compassionate leadership across the service.

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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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 11/12/26

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration as a radiographer
• Masters level qualification in relevant specialty or the equivalent by possessing a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant specialty together with additional formal qualifications / study days / short courses and relevant experience.
• Have a full working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to your area of practise

Experience

• Experience of managing a health-board wide service
• Experience of managing and supervising professional staff
• Substantial clinical experience within the modality
• Experience in managing a diverse agenda and delivering against agreed targets
• Experience of leading change management and service development
• Performing audit and understanding the impact on clinical governance
• Teaching / mentoring / coaching skills
• Delivering innovative solutions to problems

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• 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.

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