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We have 2 posts available. One permanent & one 9 month fixed term/secondment from start date to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.
To work as a Radiographer providing care for patients attending the general Radiology Department and to process images appropriately.
You will normally work without direct clinical supervision but will report to the Senior/Superintendent Radiographers within the Department.
You will participate in the provision of an on-call / emergency / shift based radiographic service for the Health Board.
Will perform CT Head scans in and out of Hours.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Radiographer to join our patient centred team of friendly Radiology staff at Princess of Wales Hospital.
Applicants must possess a BSc (Hon)/ DCR (R) in Diagnostic Radiography and have current HCPC registration.
You will participate in the Radiology Directorate shift / out of hours system as required, which involves night and weekend duties.
Preceptorship is carried out to aid transition from Student to Radiographer, and you will gain valuable experience in all aspects of Radiography including General Imaging, Fluoroscopy, Theatre & Mobiles, Dental Imaging and CT scanning.
Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged together with participation in our core audit programme.
Princess of Wales provides a full range of Radiology services, is the trauma centre for Bridgend area and has a GE Lightspeed CT scanner, has recently installed a GE Revolution Apex CT scanner and has a full range of digital imaging modalities including a cardiac catheter suite available for its local population.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Use own initiative and autonomously
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Equipment
Essential
- Familiar with using DR equipment
Desirable
- Familiar with IR(ME)R 2017 Guidelines
Communication
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- To demonstrate person centric care
Qualifications
Essential
- Diagnostic Radiography Bsc (Hons)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
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This advert is for Diagnostic Radiographer with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is 1 permanent and 1 fixed term/secondment for 9 months from start date to cove maternity absence.. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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