Radiographer

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Ludchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is looking for Band 5 Radiographers to join their team at Glangwili General Hospital. The role involves engaging in various radiographic tasks, including participation in extended days and an on-call rota. Ideal candidates will hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration. This position encourages new graduates to apply and offers opportunities for post-graduate training.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to work at various sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in extended days and the out of hours rota.
• Support Radiographer led Barium studies and imaging reporting.
• Engage in on-call duties after training.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

On-call participation

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a change in lifestyle? A better work/life balance? We are looking for motivated individuals who are flexible to the needs of the service to join our dynamic team here at Glangwili General Hospital in West Wales. The post is open to newly-qualified and experienced radiographers. Post graduate training and promotion into advanced practitioner status is encouraged. The Health board has a lot of extended practice including Plain film, CT and MRI reporting and radiographer led and reported HSG/barium studies. The area is surrounded by beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, unspoilt beaches and is close to Swansea and an hour from Cardiff.

Qualifications

Applicants will possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration. The successful applicants will be based at Glangwili General Hospital but will be expected to be flexible in their approach to the needs of the service and may be required to work at other sites within the Health Board. Students who have just qualified are encouraged to apply. The post is a full-time position plus participation in extended days and the out of hours rota. Part time or job share are welcome to apply. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Role and Requirements

Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen are looking for Band 5 Radiographers. Glangwili General Hospital is a busy district general hospital which has major trauma status for West Wales. Role extension is encouraged, and we have Radiographer led Barium swallows and hysterosalpingograms, Plain film, CT and MRI Radiographer reporting and opportunities for post graduate study including ultrasound training. The department has a busy on call, which is staffed on site for General and CT. Participation in on call is mandatory after training and induction has been completed. All modalities work extended days and weekends., 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.

Responsibilities

• Based at Glangwili General Hospital but may be required to work at other sites within the Health Board.
• Oversee and participate in extended days and the out of hours rota.
• Support Radiographer led Barium studies (swallows and hysterosalpingograms) and imaging reporting across Plain film, CT and MRI.
• Engage in on-call duties as required after training and induction.
• Access opportunities for post graduate study including ultrasound training.

What we provide

Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen are looking for Band 5 Radiographers. The department has a busy on call, which is staffed on site for General and CT. All modalities work extended days and weekends. 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.

Service locations

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