About this role
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Principal Radiographer for CT to lead, develop and operationally manage CT services across the Health Board.
This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role within Radiology, supporting safe, high-quality and patient-centred CT services for communities across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
You will be the lead professional for CT, providing expert clinical and technical advice while ensuring the service is safe, efficient, cost-effective and responsive to Health Board priorities, national standards and local population needs.
The role combines strategic service development with hands-on operational leadership, including performance delivery, workforce planning, clinical governance, access and activity targets, equipment quality assurance, finance and the day-to-day management of CT services across sites.
Working closely with the Deputy Head of Radiology, Head of Radiology, Clinical Director, Radiology Quality and Governance colleagues, radiologists and site teams, you will help shape a modern, resilient and innovative CT service where staff are supported to deliver excellent care.
Main duties of the job
The Principal Radiographer for CT will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for CT services across the Health Board, acting as the key link and point of contact for CT matters and supporting consistent standards across sites.
You will lead service management and development, contribute to annual operational plans and business cases, support equipment procurement and replacement programmes. You will ensure maintenance, quality assurance and radiation protection arrangements are robust and responsive to service needs.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective CT services through strong governance, audit, risk management, incident learning, protocol development, workforce leadership, budget management and performance oversight. This role will include line management of designated staff, supporting training and competence, managing resources effectively, and ensuring CT services meet access, activity, quality and financial targets.
You will also maintain a high level of CT clinical expertise, provide specialist advice to colleagues and clinical teams, support safe medicines practice and Patient Group Directions where relevant. You will champion continuous improvement, staff engagement and compassionate leadership across the service.
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.
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 11/12/26
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration as a radiographer
- Masters level qualification in relevant specialty or the equivalent by possessing a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant specialty together with additional formal qualifications / study days / short courses and relevant experience.
- Have a full working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to your area of practise
Desirable
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a health-board wide service
- Experience of managing and supervising professional staff
- Substantial clinical experience within the modality
- Experience in managing a diverse agenda and delivering against agreed targets
- Experience of leading change management and service development
- Performing audit and understanding the impact on clinical governance
- Teaching / mentoring / coaching skills
- Budget holder
Desirable
- Delivering innovative solutions to problems
- Procurement experience.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Health Board Wide - To be agreed with candidate
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)