About this role
## Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team of Radiographers at Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Bronglais Hospital will be the main base but there may be a requirement to assist in Cardigan Intergrated Care Centre.
The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
Each hospital has modern equipment and newly refurbished working areas.
We welcome applications from third year student radiographers who qualify this year.
### Main duties of the job
This is a varied and exciting post; as a Radiographer you will be working within the general radiography department and will gain experience in outpatient, inpatient, portable, theatre and fluoroscopy. You will be given a training/competency preceptorship plan and will be fully supported to become trained in all the general radiography areas.
The appointment will be 37.5 hours per week including long days, evening, nights, weekends and bank holidays shifts.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
### About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest * Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire * Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings * 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers * Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
## Job description
### Job 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 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 isdesirablefor 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 28/07/2026.
## Person Specification
### Qualifications and Knowledge
#### Essential
* BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent) * Active HCPC registration
#### Desirable
* CPD Portfolio * Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
### Experience
#### Essential
* Skilled in projectional radiography techniques and modification of exposure factors * Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information
#### Desirable
* Experience of using different systems i.e., CR, DR and equipment from different providers
### Other
#### Desirable
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
### Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
### Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. [Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants).
### UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see [NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals)
## Employer details
### Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
### Address
Bronglais General Hospital
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
United Kingdom
### Employer's website
[https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)](https://hduhb.nhs.wales/)