About this role
Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 23.05.2027. 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 team. We have a busy General, CT and MRI department running two CT scanners and one MRI scanner.
The General Department utilises 2 Samsung Digital rooms, 4 Samsung DR mobiles and 4 Phillips Image Intensifiers. One of the CT scanners was installed (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.
Main duties of the job
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 installed in Jan 22.
The department has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI scanner. The general department has two Samsung DR rooms, 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 interventional radiology 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.
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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience' and 'Other' criteria will be assessed at both application form and interview stages.
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 22.06.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent). HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer Significant post graduate experience of working independently as a diagnostic radiographer Understanding of the role of a Band 6 diagnostic radiographer, and how this differs to that of a Band 5 position
Desirable
CPD portfolio
Experience Essential
Experienced in delivering a broad range of high quality imaging examinations and procedures over a variety of imaging modalities. Experience of using radiology IT and PACS systems to record and review patient specific information. Experienced in using a variety of techniques to motivate and encourage patients and trainees.
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other Essential
Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check Able to travel between sites in a timely manner to support service delivery needs as required Flexible to meet the needs of the service, which may require working unsocial hours, weekend work, or on-call systems
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 Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)