Radiographer inCarmarthen inCarmarthen PUBLISHED
THU 28 NOV 2024
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Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dedicated radiographer for a fixed-term position at Glangwili General Hospital's busy General and CT team, until April 1, 2026. The department features two CT scanners, one MRI scanner, and a modern patient-friendly environment. Responsibilities include conducting a wide range of radiographic examinations, supervising student radiographers, and training staff. Successful applicants must have a BSc/DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration, and relevant experience.
Flexibility in working arrangements and job share options are available. Participation in the general on-call rota is mandatory, with current MRI on-call duties performed from home. Welsh language skills are desirable, but English speakers are also encouraged to apply. The Health Board supports bilingualism and offers resources for staff to improve their Welsh language skills if needed. Interviews for this role will take place on December 16, 2024.
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 01/04/2026. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
Glangwili General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join the General and CT team. We have a busy CT and MRI department running two CT scanners and one MRI scanner. One of the scanners was installed last year (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. You will be required to supervise student radiographers and assist with the training of rotational radiography staff.
Flexible working/job share will also be considered. Participation in the general on call rota is mandatory.
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 recently installed in Jan 22.
The department has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI scanner. The general department has two Samsung DR rooms, A Siemens CR room, 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 interventionalradiology service.
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. MRI on call is from home at present.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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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 16/12/2024
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