Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5)
- Job ref
- 130-ACS127-1025
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Morriston Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Radiology Assistant
Band 3
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
In Radiology at Morriston Hospital we are looking to recruit a radiographic assistant to join our team. The post consists of 37.5 hours a week and will be supporting the various radiology services.
Main duties of the job
The role is patient-focused, service driven and requires a flexible approach to the needs of the service.
This requires excellent communication skills in order to explain the preparation required for the scanning procedures carried out whilst caring for the patients, You will work along side radiographers to ensure all patients receive the best care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and 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
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
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to demonstrate a positive, caring and compassionate attitude
- Ability to deal with distressing situations
- Works well both as an individual and as part of a team with good organisational and time management skills
- Motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others
- Willing to seek out learning, accept instruction and give/receive constructive feedback
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ceri White
- Job title
- Site Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 705833
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