Radiographer

NHS; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Radiographer at Band 5 based at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth. The role offers 37.5 hours per week with shifts including long days, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Welsh language skills are desirable and a bilingual working policy applies throughout the organisation. Bronglais Hospital is the main base, with potential duties at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre.

Qualifications

• Active HCPC registration.
• Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Welsh language ability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in the general radiography department across outpatient, inpatient, portable, theatre and fluoroscopy.
• Follow a training/competency preceptorship plan and be supported to train in all general radiography areas.
• Ensure coverage of 37.5 hours per week with long days, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Welsh speaker

Job description

Main area Radiography Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full-time although part-time hours will be considered) Job ref 100-AHP057-0626-A

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bronglais General Hospital Town Aberystwyth Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team of Radiographers at Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Bronglais Hospital will be the main base but there may be a requirement to assist in Cardigan Intergrated Care Centre.

The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.

Each hospital has modern equipment and newly refurbished working areas.

We welcome applications from third year student radiographers who qualify this year.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied and exciting post; as a Radiographer you will be working within the general radiography department and will gain experience in outpatient, inpatient, portable, theatre and fluoroscopy. You will be given a training/competency preceptorship plan and will be fully supported to become trained in all the general radiography areas.

The appointment will be 37.5 hours per week including long days, evening, nights, weekends and bank holidays shifts.

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 16/11/26

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Active HCPC registration
• Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer

Experience

• Skilled in projectional radiography techniques and modification of exposure factors
• Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information
• Experience of using different systems i.e., CR, DR and equipment from different providers

Other

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.