Radiographer - CT or MRI

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated individuals to join the team of Radiographers at Hywel Dda University Health Board, with availability at three sites - Glangwili General Hospital, Withybush General Hospital and Prince Philip Hospital. All departments offer a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional and move forward in your radiographer career.

We welcome applications from third year student radiographers who qualify this year.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will be working within the CT or MRI departments. Applicants will have the opportunity to train in a specialist area. They will be expected to undertake cannulation training and work with a committed team of radiographers and support staff. You will be given a training/competency preceptorship plan and will be fully supported to become trained in the modality. Each hospital has modern scanners and newly refurbished working areas.

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

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 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 14 & 15 September 2026.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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 14 & 15 September 2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent)
• Active HCPC registration

Desirable

• CPD Portfolio
• Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience of using different systems i.e., CR, DR and equipment from different providers

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent)
• Active HCPC registration

Desirable

• CPD Portfolio
• Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience of using different systems i.e., CR, DR and equipment from different providers

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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 / Withybush General Hospital / Prince Philip Hospital

Carmarthen / Haverfordwest / Llanelli

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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