Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to lead the Plain Film services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

The successful candidate will possess strong clinical, leadership and teaching skills to ensure a first-class patient centred service. Specialist knowledge of the plain film service and an innovative approach to service delivery is required to support the development and delivery of high quality services across Radiology, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

You will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital but will be expected to have a flexible approach within your role and to work in partnership with the General Superintendent Radiographer at Prince Charles Hospital and the Princess of Wales hospital to ensure standardisation of working practices.

The General X-ray Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital has 5 static rooms to include 4 Samsung GC85 DR rooms. Work is currently being undertaken to install new dental imaging and processing equipment. There are three Ziehm image intensifiers and three Samsung GC85 DR mobile units on site

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board hosts the National Imaging Academy Wales which provides us with excellent future development opportunities for our staff. We actively support monthly internal CPD meetings, regularly support external training for staff and we are keen to develop you professionally.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the General X-ray Department in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and will be responsible for the organisation of the departments’ workload delegating work on a daily basis.

You will have a lead clinical role, acting as the main contact for any issues regarding the Plain Film Imaging service being responsible for training new staff and ensuring the team adhere to the Organisation’s Policies and Procedures, Local Rules and I(R(ME)R updating Duty Holder Entitlements as necessary.

You will be responsible for the management of staff Personal Development reviews and absence management in line with Policy.

You will be responsible for ensuring equipment used within the General Department is maintained in line with manufacturers guidance and that faults are reported in a timely manner to reduce downtime of equipment.

You will be responsible for the ongoing formulation and implementation of major changes to the service utilising highly developed clinical knowledge and communications skills. 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.