Radiographer

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Radiographer to join our patient centered team of friendly Radiology staff at Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

The department has four general rooms, two CT scanners, two MRI scanners, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine and interventional departments. We have replaced all our CR equipment within the hospital and at our satellite site with new Samsung DR units.

Royal Glamorgan Hospital has a major accident and emergency unit and is a regional diagnostic hub with a significant role in early diagnostics and ambulatory care. You will be involved in delivering the single cancer pathway where GP CXR’s are hot reported providing the patient their results while they are in the department. This significantly reduces the referral to treatment time for the patient.

Newly qualified band 5 Radiographer’s complete a three month preceptorship program to support the transition from student to Radiographer.

Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged together with participation in our Core Audit Programme.

Applicants must possess a BSc (Hon)/ DCR (R) in Diagnostic Radiography and have current HCPC registration at their start date.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work in all aspects of General Radiography including x-ray, fluoroscopy, theatre and mobiles, dental imaging and will also perform non-contrast CT studies.

The post holder will be required to work without direct supervision but will report to senior/Superintendent Radiographer within the department. They will adhere to Radiology guidelines and operating procedures.

You will participate in the Radiology Directorate shift system which involves a mix of 12 hour day and night duties and 7.5 hour shifts. This post is based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital and you will rotate to our satellite site, Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda which has GP and outpatient services along with a busy minor injuries unit. You may also be required to attend other sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Good communication skills are essential to ensure an effective and safe service to the patients in our care. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with staff across the Health Board.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

The successful candidate will join our team of General X-ray Radiographers who are dedicated in the delivery of a quality service to our stakeholders.