Radiographer
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our friendly and supportive imaging team at Prince Philip Hospital.
Located in Llanelli, the largest town in Carmarthenshire, our department provides a wide range of imaging services across the county, including General X-ray, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT and MRI. This is an excellent opportunity for a Radiographer to develop their skills within a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Our experienced team includes Reporting Radiographers who are available on site Monday to Friday, offering valuable support, guidance and learning opportunities. We are committed to helping our staff grow professionally.
You'll have dedicated time for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), opportunities to participate in quality assurance activities and local audits, and encouragement to attend Radiology Governance meetings to broaden your knowledge and experience. Our department is equipped with modern digital technology and recently refurbished working areas.
Prince Philip Hospital operates as a fully Digital Radiography (DR) department, using Samsung imaging equipment for both general and mobile examinations. We warmly welcome applications from newly qualified Radiographers an if you'd like to find out more about the role, our team or what it's like to work here, we'd be delighted to have an informal chat.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied and exciting post; as a Radiographer you will be working within the general radiography department and will gain experience in outpatient, inpatient, portable, theatre and fluoroscopy. You will be given a training/competency preceptorship plan tailored specifically to this department and will be fully supported to become trained in all the general radiography areas.
You will be assigned a mentor who will work with you through your preceptorship. The appointment will be 37.5 hours per week including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. The ability to speak level 1 Welsh is essential for this post; Please see the Health Board guidance on the Welsh language requirements.
About us
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 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
Job responsibilities
Please note that an All Wales Job Description and Person Specification has been utilised for this post, therefore the Welsh Language Skills cannot be updated locally but is is essential for applicants to have Welsh Speaker (Level1) skills. This would be; Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc. Greet and understand a greeting. Use basic every day words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc.
Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of aroutine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language. Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience', 'Skills and Attributes' 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
