Overview
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment for 12 months until 30.04.2027 to meet the needs of the service. 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. Radiology is pursuing the appointment of a dynamic and motivated individual to the position of Site Lead Superintendent Radiographer, due to a retirement within the department. The successful candidate will demonstrate substantial experience in supervising and leading radiology teams, as well as proven competence in the operational management of a radiology department. A strong commitment to working in alignment with, and actively promoting, our Health Board Values and Behaviours Framework is essential.
The department operates on a 24-hour basis, and has recently benefited from significant Welsh Government funding, enabling the replacement of key imaging modalities with the latest available technologies. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Head and Deputy Head of Radiology, alongside fellow Site Lead Superintendent colleagues across Hywel Dda, as part of the Directorate Management Team. They will contribute to shaping the strategic vision and direction of the service within the Health Board. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operational management of the department, the role carries defined strategic and budgetary responsibilities.
This position requires you to be an experienced, state-registered Radiographer with responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective radiology service at Bronglais General Hospital. In this role, you will support the Deputy and Head of Radiology, as well as the Clinical Director, in the management and organisation of the clinical radiology service. You will also assist the Deputy Head of Radiology in ensuring that robust guidelines and protocols are established and maintained, enabling the consistent delivery of recognised best practice across the Health Board. The position requires you to provide professional leadership for the clinical development of radiographic staff and work collaboratively with Lead Superintendents across other sites to contribute to the development of Directorate and Health Board policies and procedures. In addition, you will ensure that an effective quality assurance programme is in place in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017), and you will act as Radiation Protection Supervisor to support compliance with both the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2017).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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