Specialist Radiographer

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health board in Wales is seeking a skilled General Radiographer to join their team at Withybush General Hospital. The role involves performing various X-ray procedures, including emergency and outpatient cases, and offers opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess leadership qualities and adaptability, with Welsh language skills being an advantage. This position contributes to a range of healthcare services across diverse community settings.

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner in General Radiography.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform X-ray imaging for outpatients and emergency cases.
• Rotate through different imaging modalities.
• Work at community sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Adaptability

Organization

Tools

CT scanners

MRI

Ultrasound

Fluoroscopy

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our General Radiography team at Withybush General Hospital. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, skilled practitioner who is adaptable, well-organised and capable of demonstrating strong leadership qualities.

The Radiology department at WGH has benefited from substantial Welsh Government investment over the last three years. Much of the equipment is brand new with further planned upgrades in the near future. We have a range of modalities including two CT scanners, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, General and A&E X-ray rooms and Fluoroscopy. We offer great role extension opportunities as a Health Board with radiographers reporting on a range of studies including CT and Nuclear Medicine and other postgraduate study.

You will work within the General X-ray area. This includes X-ray imaging of scheduled outpatients and walk-in GP patients; minor injury, accident and emergency and inpatients. Rotation through theatres and mobiles, fluoroscopy and CT with potential to work within the community sites including Tenby Cottage Hospital.

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

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