Radiographer

NHS; Llanelli; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Radiographer to join the Prince Philip Hospital imaging team in Llanelli. The role covers general radiography with access to Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT and MRI, with on-site mentorship and CPD opportunities.

The post is 37.5 hours per week, with a mix of long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Welsh language (level 1) is essential for applicants, and training is provided to support language development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Experience in general radiography and IT/PACS.
• Welsh language skills (Level 1) essential.
• Experience with CR/DR equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the general radiography department across outpatient and inpatient services.
• Training/preceptorship plan with mentorship and support for developing skills.
• Work 37.5 hours per week including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Welsh language level 1-5

Job description

Main area Radiography Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Full-Time although Part-Time hours will be considered Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Prince Philip Hospital, Town Llanelli, Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 27/10/2026

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.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our friendly and supportive imaging team at Prince Philip Hospital. Located in Llanelli, the largest town in Carmarthenshire, our department provides a wide range of imaging services across the county, including General X-ray, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT and MRI.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Radiographer to develop their skills within a welcoming and encouraging environment. Our experienced team includes Reporting Radiographers who are available on site Monday to Friday, offering valuable support, guidance and learning opportunities.

We are committed to helping our staff grow professionally. You'll have dedicated time for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), opportunities to participate in quality assurance activities and local audits, and encouragement to attend Radiology Governance meetings to broaden your knowledge and experience.

Our department is equipped with modern digital technology and recently refurbished working areas. Prince Philip Hospital operates as a fully Digital Radiography (DR) department, using Samsung imaging equipment for both general and mobile examinations.

We warmly welcome applications from newly qualified Radiographers an if you'd like to find out more about the role, our team or what it's like to work here, we'd be delighted to have an informal chat.

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 tailored specifically to this department and will be fully supported to become trained in all the general radiography areas. You will be assigned a mentor who will work with you through your preceptorship.

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

The ability to speak level 1 Welsh is essential for this post; Please see the Health Board guidance on the Welsh language requirements.

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
• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that an All Wales Job Description and Person Specification has been utilised for this post, therefore the Welsh Language Skills cannot be updated locally but is is essential for applicants to have Welsh Speaker (Level1) skills. This would be;

• Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc.
• Greet and understand a greeting.
• Use basic every day words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc.
• Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of a
  routine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language.

Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience', 'Skills and Attributes' and 'Other' criteria will be assessed at both application form and interview stages.

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 isdesirablefor 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 27/10/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
• 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

Skills and Attributes

• Able to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, friendly, caring and empathetic
• Methodical and organised approach to work, being able to prioritise, multitask, and work quickly and effectively in a busy environment
• Good attention to detail, being able to ensure actions are in line with IR(ME)R and all other regulations relevant to diagnostic imaging and health care environments
• Manual dexterity, hand eye coordination and technical skills required to produce optimal quality diagnostic radiography images
• Welsh Language Skills are essential levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
• Trained in undertaking intravenous cannulation

Other

• Able to travel between sites in a timely manner to support service delivery needs as required
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service, which may require working unsocial hours, weekend work, or on-call systems

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.

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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.