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Job summary

Main area
Radiography
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Bank - as and when required
Hours
Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Bank - as and when required)
Job ref
100-BANK-AHP001-0625
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
16/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Bank Specialist Radiographer

Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Radiography bank team supporting departments across Hywel Dda University Health Board.  The ideal candidate will be a skilled practitioner who is flexible, well-organised and proficient in accurate image acquisition.

The Radiology departments across the Health Board have gratefully 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. 

Main duties of the job

As an experienced practitioner, you will confidently adapt to the evolving needs of the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality care across all Radiology settings. As a Bank Radiographer, you may be called upon to cover shifts at short notice, with opportunities available across day, evening, weekend, and overnight hours.

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 is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including: 

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

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 16/07/25

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc Radiography(or recognised equivalent),
  • HCPC registration
  • Short specialist courses or experience to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS.
  • Post graduate qualification
  • Post graduate certificate in mammography

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
  • Radiographer skills
  • Substantial experience in specialist examinations (CT/MR)
  • Supervising and Training Radiographers
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Evidence of role development

Language Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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
Claire Warner
Job title
General Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
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