Bank Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

Job description

Job summary

Glangwili General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join the CT/MRI team on a Bank Contract, hours as and when required. We have a busy General, CT and MRI department running two CT scanners and one MRI scanner.

The General Department utilises 2 Samsung Digital rooms, 4 Samsung DR mobiles and 4 Phillips Image Intensifiers. One of the CT scanners was installed (Canon Aquilion Prism) thanks to funding from Welsh Government. The main CT suite is modern and patient friendly, with a cannulation and waiting area. The CT department undertakes all examinations including a weekly CT Coronary Angiography list. MRI has a weekly paediatric general anaesthetic list.

Applicants will possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration and appropriate experience within general radiography.

Main duties of the job

Glangwili General Hospital is a busy district general hospital situated in Carmarthenshire in West Wales. The department is well equipped with a GE 750 HD CT scanner and a Canon Aquilion Prism installed in Jan 22.

The department has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI scanner. The general department has two Samsung DR rooms, all mobile equipment is Samsung digital and a selection of Philips II's. A Siemens Artis Zee fluoroscopy room facilitates ERCPs, barium studies, pacings and HSG's. There is a large ultrasound department and a busy interventional radiology service.

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

About us

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 disabilitiesservices.

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 inLlanelli; 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); 99community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience' and 'Other' criteria will be assessed at both application form and interview stages. Language skills will be scored at application stage.

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 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 09/09/2026.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience' and 'Other' criteria will be assessed at both application form and interview stages. Language skills will be scored at application stage.

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 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 09/09/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent).
• HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
• Significant post graduate experience of working independently as a diagnostic radiographer
• Understanding of the role of a Band 6 diagnostic radiographer, and how this differs to that of a Band 5 position

Desirable

• CPD portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in delivering a broad range of high quality imaging examinations and procedures over a variety of imaging modalities.
• Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information.
• Experienced in using a variety of techniques to motivate and encourage patients and trainees.

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check
• 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

Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent).
• HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
• Significant post graduate experience of working independently as a diagnostic radiographer
• Understanding of the role of a Band 6 diagnostic radiographer, and how this differs to that of a Band 5 position

Desirable

• CPD portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in delivering a broad range of high quality imaging examinations and procedures over a variety of imaging modalities.
• Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information.
• Experienced in using a variety of techniques to motivate and encourage patients and trainees.

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check
• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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