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Hywel Dda University Health Board

Bank Assistant Practitioner Radiographer

The closing date is 03 August 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a qualified Radiography Assistant Practitioner with the drive and enthusiasm to utilise and develop their clinical skills by joining our dynamic Radiography team.

This post has been developed to support both the staffing and operational challenges within the general radiography departments across the health board. The post holder will need to be able to be proactive, work well under pressure and have the desire to deliver excellent care to our patients. They will need to possess excellent communication skills and show evidence of team working.

Main duties of the job

To perform general imaging examinations (e.g. Skeletal radiography and imaging of abdomen and chest) and make independent decisions on patient positioning and exposure factors. Assist and support radiographers in the daily running of the General X-ray Department to provide an efficient and productive service. Provide effective communication, planning and organisational skills. Communicate effectively with senior staff within the team to meet service needs and 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

  • 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

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

100-BANK-ACS001-0725

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


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 to be held on 08/08/2025.

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 to be held on 08/08/2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 4 Assistant Practitioner (Clinical Imaging) qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Level 3 Clinical Imaging Support / Clinical Healthcare Support or other health related qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in healthcare or radiology environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Radiology Clinical Support Worker

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 4 Assistant Practitioner (Clinical Imaging) qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Level 3 Clinical Imaging Support / Clinical Healthcare Support or other health related qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in healthcare or radiology environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Radiology Clinical Support Worker

Language Skills

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CT Lead radiographer

Gemma Morse

gemma.morse2@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

100-BANK-ACS001-0725

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Supporting documents

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