Specialist Radiographer

Job overview

Withybush General Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic  radiographer to join the CT and General team.  We have a busy CT and General department running two CT scanners and 3 general rooms. One of the scanners was installed in 2022 (Canon Aquilion Prism) thanks to funding from Welsh Assembly Government. The main CT suite is modern and patient friendly with a cannulation and waiting area.

Applicants will possess BSc / DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration plus appropriate experience in CT and/or General. You will perform specialist examinations, demonstrating leadership and responsibility as part of your role. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of junior radiography staff.

The working pattern will utilise working 12 hour days across 7 days a week. Flexible working/job share will also be considered.  Participation in the CT on call rota is mandatory.

Main duties of the job

Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital situated in Pembrokeshire in West Wales. The department is well equipped with a GE Revolution EVO CT scanner and a Canon Aquilion Prism  installed in July 22.

The department has a Siemens Sola 1.5T MRI scanner which is  3 years old. The department also houses a Nuclear Medicine unit, fluoroscopy, 2 General X ray, CXR and A&E room, Ultrasound and Mammography.

Role extension 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.  Staff working on a long day rota which includes rotation into both CT and General.

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

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 17/04/2025.