Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 30/04/2026 to cover maternity leave.
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.
Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated full time permanent Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer to join our General Radiology team for a fixed term contract of 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Located in Aberystwyth in the county of Ceredigion in mid-west Wales, Bronglais General Hospital provides diagnostic imaging to a wide geographic area, including our local university student population and the many tourists that visit this beautiful area throughout the year.
Ceredigion is a little know area of mid west Wales with outstanding local coastal and countryside resources and the space to enjoy life to the full with a wonderful work life balance.
The department is committed to role development and extension and provides opportunities for post graduate study including radiographer reporting and mammography and ultrasound training.
We currently have reporting radiographers in Plain film imaging, CT, MRI and Ultrasound.
There is an effective in house CPD programme and the Health Board has strong links with the Welsh Schools of Radiography.
Main duties of the job
The recent provision of Welsh Government funding has enabled substantial equipment replacement and department refurbishment.
The Radiology department has 3 DR x-ray rooms, Canon Aquilion CT scanner, Hologic Mammography unit, Dexa scanner, 4 ultrasound rooms, Siemens Artis Zee fluoroscopy room and Siemens Sola MRI scanner.
This post would be based within the General Radiology area covering Fluoroscopy, Mobiles, Theatres, Dental and the DR rooms - including A/E.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified radiographers.
An out of hours on call system is in operation within the Radiology service. Participation in this would be mandatory once training has been completed.
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 is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants will possess BSc/DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration. The successful applicant will be based at Bronglais General Hospital but would be expected to be flexible in their approach to the needs of the service and may be required to work at other sites within the Health Board.
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 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 08.05.25
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants will possess BSc/DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration. The successful applicant will be based at Bronglais General Hospital but would be expected to be flexible in their approach to the needs of the service and may be required to work at other sites within the Health Board.
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 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 08.05.25
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
Experience
Essential
- Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
- Radiographer skills commensurate to role
Language Requirements
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
Experience
Essential
- Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques
- Radiographer skills commensurate to role
Language Requirements
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
