Radiographer

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Llanelli invites applications for a Radiographer to join our imaging team at Prince Philip Hospital. You will work across general X-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT and MRI, with on-site support from Reporting Radiographers and a tailored preceptorship plan to develop your skills.

The post is 37.5 hours per week, with shifts including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Welsh language level 1 essential for this post.
• Dedicated CPD time and local audits available.
• Training/competency preceptorship tailored to radiography department.

Responsibilities

• Work across general radiography including outpatient, inpatient, portable, theatre and fluoroscopy.
• Receive mentoring from on-site Reporting Radiographers.
• Adhere to governance and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Welsh language (level 1)

General Radiography

Tools

Samsung imaging equipment

Job description

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.

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.

Language requirement

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

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.

Visa and sponsorship requirement

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.