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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment until 25/08/2026 to meet the needs of the service)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (include long days/ lates/earlies between 8am and 8pm. To include some weekends/bank holidays)
Job ref
100-ACS086-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
28/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Radiology Support Worker

Band 3

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until  25.08.2026 to meet the needs of the service. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking for a conscientious and caring person to join our team as a Radiology Support Worker within the radiology department at Glangwili Hospital.

This is a 22.5 hour part time post which will include long days/ lates/earlies between 8am and 8pm including weekends/bank holidays. 

Main duties of the job

It is essential that you enjoy working with people and have great communication skills.

You must have patience and be methodical, work well in a team but have the ability to take initiative and work individually.

Duties include:

Assisting the Radiographers working in the clinical areas.       

To perform clerical and administration duties.

To assist patients to prepare for CT and MRI scans.

Supporting the radiographers and patients during and after radiology procedures.

Cleaning and general hygiene tasks in the department.

Stock-taking and ordering of designated consumables.

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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 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  28/07/25

Person specification

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification in relevant healthcare subject, or possess the equivalent skills, knowledge and experience with a commitment to undertake on the job training to NVQ Level 3 accreditation.
  • Understanding of the role of radiographic support workers
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Knowledge of clinical work

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working with the public in paid or voluntary roles
  • Experience of using computers
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in supportive/assistant role such as Radiology Support Worker or HCSW or experience working within a hospital / caring environment
  • Experience in a range of clinical skills including aseptic techniques

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Breanne Price
Job title
Site Lead Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 229623
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