Job summary
This is a fixed term post for 12 months,due to maternity leave cover.
If you are a Swansea Bay University Health Board employee this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated radiographers to join our Radiology team. You will work across all areas of Radiology including:
- Plain Film
- CT
- Fluoroscopy
- Theatre
- Portable
You must be a registered HCPC Diagnostic Radiographer, we will be happy to support newly qualified staff commencing their career and offer a full preceptorship programme.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to develop their experience within a busy clinical environment. The post holder will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure they can work effectively within an often busy and demanding environment , to ensure Radiology continues to provide a high quality service to all its users.
We encourage a wide range of Advanced practice, CPD opportunities and strive to always improve service with exciting projects such as condensed hour working to offer a better work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
To carry out a range of radiographic examinations within and outside of the department to the standards required in a manner which maintains the care and safety of patients and the safety of others.
To work in areas of specialised imaging and carry out examinations under the supervision of a Senior or Supt. Radiographer.
To participate in an out of hours rota covering evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The ideal candidate will be driven to support the delivery of high standards of care within our department. We strive ourselves on providing timely high quality, patient centred care in line with the Health Boards values
Job description
Job responsibilities
Radiology services for Swansea Bay University Health Board are provided on the three main sites: Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals.
Each department is busy, friendly and supportive and we perform a wide range of x-ray procedures including plain film, fluoroscopy, MRI, CT, theatres, mammography, cardiac, DSA, nuclear medicine and ultrasound.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Swansea Bay University Health Board, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. The teams are committed to providing training and development for all staff, with radiographers undertaking a wide range of advanced practice. It also provides clinical training for BSc Radiography students from the University of Wales, Cardiff.
Each of the 3 hospitals arelocated on the outskirts of Swansea, close to the Gower coast with its beautiful unspoilt beaches and coastal scenery, and also to outstanding countryside such as the mountainous Brecon Beacons National Park. Swansea itself is a busy thriving city with a large marina, University, and a rich cultural heritage.
Singleton Hospital will become thecentreofexcellencefor planned healthcare, womens health, cancer care and diagnostic tests. Singleton would become the powerhouse for delivering the high numberofroutine operations which do not need critical care.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
Radiology services for Swansea Bay University Health Board are provided on the three main sites: Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals.
Each department is busy, friendly and supportive and we perform a wide range of x-ray procedures including plain film, fluoroscopy, MRI, CT, theatres, mammography, cardiac, DSA, nuclear medicine and ultrasound.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Swansea Bay University Health Board, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. The teams are committed to providing training and development for all staff, with radiographers undertaking a wide range of advanced practice. It also provides clinical training for BSc Radiography students from the University of Wales, Cardiff.
Each of the 3 hospitals arelocated on the outskirts of Swansea, close to the Gower coast with its beautiful unspoilt beaches and coastal scenery, and also to outstanding countryside such as the mountainous Brecon Beacons National Park. Swansea itself is a busy thriving city with a large marina, University, and a rich cultural heritage.
Singleton Hospital will become thecentreofexcellencefor planned healthcare, womens health, cancer care and diagnostic tests. Singleton would become the powerhouse for delivering the high numberofroutine operations which do not need critical care.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC
- Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Pre-qualification training
- Some post qualification experience of radiography
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to communicate learned skills to junior staff
- Knowledge of radiation regulations
- IT competent - working knowledge of PACS, RIS, CR and/or DR
Desirable
- Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
- Able to deal with patients presenting with a range of conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC
- Diploma of college of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Pre-qualification training
- Some post qualification experience of radiography
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to communicate learned skills to junior staff
- Knowledge of radiation regulations
- IT competent - working knowledge of PACS, RIS, CR and/or DR
Desirable
- Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
- Able to deal with patients presenting with a range of conditions
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).
