This is a fixed term/secondment post until 30/09/2026 due to maternity cover. 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.
Bronglais General Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Radiographer to join the team. The busy imaging department includes General Radiography, CT, and MRI services.
Applicants will possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration plus appropriate experience in General Radiography. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of rotational radiography staff.
Imaging equipment, explaining the imaging protocols and diagnostic outcomes. and assist with the training of rotational radiography staff.
On call will be mandatory with this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Radiographer you will be based in Bronglais Hospital, a busy district general hospital situated in Aberystwyth in West Wales.
The department has a Siemens Sola 1.5T MRI scanner which is 2 years old. The department also houses fluoroscopy, 2 General X ray, CXR and A&E room, Ultrasound and Mammography.
Role development is encouraged, and we have Radiographer led Barium swallows and hysterosalpingograms, Plain film, CT, MRI and Nuclear Medicine Radiographer reporting and opportunities for post graduate study including Ultrasound training across the Health Board.
The department has a busy on call, which is staffed on site for General and CT.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
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:o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 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 providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 17/09/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* BSc Radiography, or recognised equivalent
* HCPC registration
* Short specialist courses or experience to postgraduate diploma level
* Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
* Post graduate certificate in Mammography
Experience
* Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
* Substantial experience in specialist examinations (CT/MR)
* Supervising and Training Radiographers
* Previous NHS experience
* Evidence of role development
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata
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