Radiographer
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our friendly and supportive imaging team at Prince Philip Hospital. Located in Llanelli, the largest town in Carmarthenshire, our department provides a wide range of imaging services across the county, including General X-ray, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT and MRI.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Radiographer to develop their skills within a welcoming and encouraging environment. Our experienced team includes Reporting Radiographers who are available on site Monday to Friday, offering valuable support, guidance and learning opportunities.
We are committed to helping our staff grow professionally. You'll have dedicated time for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), opportunities to participate in quality assurance activities and local audits, and encouragement to attend Radiology Governance meetings to broaden your knowledge and experience.
Our department is equipped with modern digital technology and recently refurbished working areas. Prince Philip Hospital operates as a fully Digital Radiography (DR) department, using Samsung imaging equipment for both general and mobile examinations.
We warmly welcome applications from newly qualified Radiographers an if you'd like to find out more about the role, our team or what it's like to work here, we'd be delighted to have an informal chat.
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 tailored specifically to this department and will be fully supported to become trained in all the general radiography areas. You will be assigned a mentor who will work with you through your preceptorship.
The appointment will be 37.5 hours per week including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
The ability to speak level 1 Welsh is essential for this post; Please see the Health Board guidance on the Welsh language requirements.
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
- 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
Please note that an All Wales Job Description and Person Specification has been utilised for this post, therefore the Welsh Language Skills cannot be updated locally but is is essential for applicants to have Welsh Speaker (Level1) skills. This would be;
- Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc.
- Greet and understand a greeting.
- Use basic every day words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc.
- Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of aroutine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language.
Applications will be shortlisted based on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience', 'Skills and Attributes' 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 27/10/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
- BSc Diagnostic Imaging (or equivalent)
- HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
- CPD Portfolio
- Working experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
Experience
- 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
- Experience of using different systems i.e., CR, DR and equipment from different providers
Skills and Attributes
- Able to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, friendly, caring and empathetic
- Methodical and organised approach to work, being able to prioritise, multitask, and work quickly and effectively in a busy environment
- Good attention to detail, being able to ensure actions are in line with IR(ME)R and all other regulations relevant to diagnostic imaging and health care environments
- Manual dexterity, hand eye coordination and technical skills required to produce optimal quality diagnostic radiography images
- Welsh Language Skills are essential levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Trained in undertaking intravenous cannulation
Other
- 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital,
Bryngwyn Mawr,
Llanelli,
SA14 8QF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/