Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 1 year (Fixed term /secondment until 23.05.2027, To cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 100-AHP050-0626
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili General Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/06/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/06/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Radiographer
Band 6
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Job overview
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 23.05.2027. 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.
Glangwili General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join the General team. We have a busy General, CT and MRI department running two CT scanners and one MRI scanner.
The General Department utilises 2 Samsung Digital rooms, 4 Samsung DR mobiles and 4 Phillips Image Intensifiers. One of the CT scanners was installed (Canon Aquilion Prism) thanks to funding from Welsh Government. The main CT suite is modern and patient friendly, with a cannulation and waiting area. The CT department undertakes all examinations including a weekly CT Coronary Angiography list. MRI has a weekly paediatric general anaesthetic list.
Applicants will possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration and appropriate experience within general radiography. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of rotational radiography staff.
Flexible working/job share will also be considered. Participation in the general on call rota is mandatory.
Main duties of the job
Glangwili General Hospital is a busy district general hospital situated in Carmarthenshire in West Wales. The department is well equipped with a GE 750 HD CT scanner and a Canon Aquilion Prism installed in Jan 22.
The department has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI scanner. The general department has two Samsung DR rooms, all mobile equipment is Samsung digital and a selection of Philips II's. A Siemens Artis Zee fluoroscopy room facilitates ERCPs, barium studies, pacings and HSG's. There is a large ultrasound department and a busy interventional radiology service.
Role extension is encouraged and we have Radiographer led Barium swallows and hysterosalpingograms, Plain film, CT, MRI and Nuclear Medicine Radiographer reporting and opportunities for post graduate study including ultrasound training across the Health Board.
The department has a busy on call, which is staffed on site for General and CT. MRI on call is from home at present.
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
Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience' and 'Other' criteria will be assessed at both application form and interview stages.
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 22.06.2026
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent).
- HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
- Significant post graduate experience of working independently as a diagnostic radiographer
- Understanding of the role of a Band 6 diagnostic radiographer, and how this differs to that of a Band 5 position
Desirable criteria
- CPD portfolio
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced in delivering a broad range of high quality imaging examinations and procedures over a variety of imaging modalities.
- Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information.
- Experienced in using a variety of techniques to motivate and encourage patients and trainees.
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other
Essential criteria
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Able to travel between sites in a timely manner to support service delivery needs as required
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service, which may require working unsocial hours, weekend work, or on-call systems
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
- Matthew Davey
- Job title
- Deputy Site Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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