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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Bank - as and when required
Hours
Flexible working - Participation in long days and weekends required
Job ref
100-BANK-ACS001-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£27,898 - £30,615 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
08/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Bank Assistant Practitioner Radiographer

Band 4

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.


 

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a qualified Radiography Assistant Practitioner with the drive and enthusiasm to utilise and develop their clinical skills by joining our dynamic Radiography team.

This post has been developed to support both the staffing and operational challenges within the general radiography departments across the health board.  The post holder will need to be able to be proactive, work well under pressure and have the desire to deliver excellent care to our patients. They will need to possess excellent communication skills and show evidence of team working.

Main duties of the job

To perform general imaging examinations (e.g. Skeletal radiography and imaging of abdomen and chest) and make independent decisions on patient positioning and exposure factors. Assist and support radiographers in the daily running of the General X-ray Department to provide an efficient and productive service.  Provide effective communication, planning and organisational skills. Communicate effectively with senior staff within the team to meet service needs and requirements.

 

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 to be held on 08/08/2025.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 4 Assistant Practitioner (Clinical Imaging) qualification or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 Clinical Imaging Support / Clinical Healthcare Support or other health related qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in healthcare or radiology environment
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience as a Radiology Clinical Support Worker

Language Skills

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

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
Gemma Morse
Job title
CT Lead radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
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