We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview The Radiology department in the The Royal Gwent Hospital is seeking to recruit a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer to join the team in the X-ray department. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will undertake a full range of diagnostic radiographs for both in-patients and out-patients. Following an appropriate induction period, participation in the out of hours shift system will be expected along with rotation to our satellite department, St Woolos in Newport. Rotation to any other X-ray departments within the Health Board may also be required. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about Radiology and have the desire to produce good quality images and deliver high quality care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job To perform radiographic examinations. To help provide a high quality and efficient radiographic service to all patients. Manual handling of patients and equipment will be necessary with the appropriate training. To be familiar with the RIS and PACS system of software and clinical workstation as required. To know the work procedures and practices of the radiology department. To observe a personal duty of care when operating equipment. To undertake any surveys or audits pertaining to the job. To participate in an out of hours services as required. To ensure the equipment is well cared for and report any breakdowns, faults or problems to your line manager or take the appropriate action in their absence. To have and maintain an adequate knowledge of the current radiographic techniques carried out and the equipment in the departmental areas where you are normally required to work. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Experience Essential criteria Experience of wide range of techniques Qualifications Essential criteria BSc Radiography Personal Qualities Essential criteria Enthusiasm for the post