Job overview

Radiographer (Full time/part time positions available)

Band 5/6 (depending on experience)

Opportunities exist in our North Wales Division.

Breast Test Wales plans, provides, manages and evaluates the NHS Breast Screening Programme in Wales. The North Wales Region based at Llandudno and Wrexham employs approximately 29 Mammographic staff, comprising of Clinical Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Imaging Support Workers.

We are actively seeking enthusiastic Radiographers to join our team. Applications are welcome from either experienced or newly qualified Radiographers who are interested in a career in breast screening. Experienced Radiographers will be appointed on current scale with newly and recently qualified Radiographers starting on Band 5. The North Wales region has 2 static screening centres with screening and assessment clinic facilities. We also operate 3 Mobile Screening Units which provide local screening services across North Wales. 

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to either hold or study towards the post graduate MSc. module in Mammography. The post will involve travelling to and working on mobile units with some requirement for overnight stays. Newly and recently qualified Radiographers will be required to work at least 12 months before commencing the post graduate module and after successfully completing will be upgraded to Band 6. There will also be a requirement to participate in rostered weekend working as necessary to meet the needs of the service.

As an organisation BTW positively supports advanced practice, with established routes for Radiographers to become Advanced Practitioners/ Consultant Radiographers according to service need.

The post is exempt under Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, and due to the nature of the role only females should apply.

Working for our organisation

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/