Overview
Join to apply for the Specialist Radiographer role at Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our General Radiography team at Withybush General Hospital. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, skilled practitioner who is adaptable, well-organised and capable of demonstrating strong leadership qualities.
The Radiology department at Withybush General Hospital has benefited from substantial Welsh government investment over the last three years. Much of the equipment is brand new with further planned upgrades in the near future. We have a range of modalities including two CT scanners, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, General and A&E X-ray rooms and Fluoroscopy. A small, but dynamic team, we offer great role extension opportunities as a Health Board with radiographers reporting on a range of studies including CT and Nuclear Medicine and other postgraduate study.
Main duties
You will work within the General X-ray area. This would include X-ray imaging of both scheduled outpatients and walk-in GP patients; minor injury, accident and emergency and inpatients. Rotation through theatres and mobiles, fluoroscopy and CT with potential to work within the community sites including Tenby Cottage Hospital.
Participation within the out of hours on-call system would be mandatory.
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 local authorities, public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
* 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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