Job summary
- Main area
- Radiography
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Shifts will include long days, overnight and on-call.
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 100-AHP086-0925
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Withybush General Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/10/2025
Employer heading
Specialist Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our outstanding General Radiography team at Withybush General Hospital. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, skilled practitioner who is adaptable, well-organised and capable of demonstrating strong leadership qualities.
The Radiology department here at WGH has 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. We have a range of modalities including two CT scanners, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, General and A&E X ray rooms and Fluoroscopy.
A small, but dynamic team, we offer great role extension opportunities as a Health Board with radiographers reporting on a range of studies including CT and Nuclear Medicine and other post graduate study.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the General X ray area. This would include X-ray imaging of both scheduled out patients and walk-in GP patients; minor injury, accident and emergency and inpatients. Rotation through theatres and mobiles, fluoroscopy and CT with potential to work within the community sites including Tenby Cottage Hospital.
Participation within the out of hours on call system would be mandatory.
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 09/10/2025.
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
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Warner
- Job title
- General Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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