Job overview
Glangwili General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join the CT/MRI team on a Bank Contract, hours as and when required. We have a busy General, CT and MRI department running two CT scanners and one MRI scanner.
The General Department utilises 2 Samsung Digital rooms, 4 Samsung DR mobiles and 4 Phillips Image Intensifiers. One of the CT scanners was installed (Canon Aquilion Prism) thanks to funding from Welsh Government. The main CT suite is modern and patient friendly, with a cannulation and waiting area. The CT department undertakes all examinations including a weekly CT Coronary Angiography list. MRI has a weekly paediatric general anaesthetic list.
Applicants will possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration and appropriate experience within general radiography.
Main duties of the job
Glangwili General Hospital is a busy district general hospital situated in Carmarthenshire in West Wales. The department is well equipped with a GE 750 HD CT scanner and a Canon Aquilion Prism installed in Jan 22.
The department has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI scanner. The general department has two Samsung DR rooms, all mobile equipment is Samsung digital and a selection of Philips II's. A Siemens Artis Zee fluoroscopy room facilitates ERCPs, barium studies, pacings and HSG's. There is a large ultrasound department and a busy interventional radiology service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience' and 'Other' criteria will be assessed at both application form and interview stages. Language skills will be scored at application stage.
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 09/09/2026.
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
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Able to travel between sites in a timely manner to support service delivery needs as required
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service, which may require working unsocial hours, weekend work, or on-call systems
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in delivering a broad range of high quality imaging examinations and procedures over a variety of imaging modalities.
- Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information.
- Experienced in using a variety of techniques to motivate and encourage patients and trainees.
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent).
- HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
- Significant post graduate experience of working independently as a diagnostic radiographer
- Understanding of the role of a Band 6 diagnostic radiographer, and how this differs to that of a Band 5 position
Desirable
- CPD portfolio
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This advert is for Bank Senior Diagnostic Radiographer with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Glangwili General Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Bank - as and when required. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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