Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Swansea Bay University Health Board Radiology services are provided on three main sites: Morriston (Swansea), Singleton (Swansea) and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals.
We are looking to appoint a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer to support Radiology services on the Singleton Hospital site, joining the busy multidisciplinary teams there. You should be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with current HCPC registration, with substantial experience in CT.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve rotation through the CT and General & Speciality Radiology areas, allowing you to complement our existing team. Your duties will incorporate inclusion in the main out-of-hours rota. You should have substantial experience within Radiography, be BSc / DCR qualified, be able to demonstrate evidence of organisational and leadership skills and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Experience in CT would be essential to the role.
The busy, friendly and supportive Departments within the Health Board perform a wide range of plain film x-ray procedures, Fluoroscopy, Theatre, and CT. The Department is committed to providing training and development for all staff. All Radiographers are involved with teaching undergraduate student Radiographers from the University Hospital of Wales.
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
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Experience undertaking CT and /or MRI imaging and general radiography
2. Has up to date CPD portfolio
3. Knowledge of clinical governance and its application in Radiology departments.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
4. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
5. Able to recognise and respond sensitively and appropriately to individual patients need
6. Physically capable of moving and positioning various types of patient and equipment
7. Ability to work as part of a team
8. Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
9. Able to manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines
10. Able to deal with patients presenting with a range of conditions
11. Able to communicate learned skills to junior staff
12. Good interpersonal skills
13. Good IT skills including the use of virtual platforms such as Teams/SKYPE Counselling skills
Desirable criteria
14. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
15. Diploma of College Of Radiographers in BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
16. State Registration –HCPC
17. Postgraduate Certificate in CT or MRI or able to able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
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