Job summaryWe have 2 posts available. One permanent & one 9 month fixed term/secondment from start date to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.
To work as a Radiographer providing care for patients attending the general Radiology Department and to process images appropriately.
You will normally work without direct clinical supervision but will report to the Senior/Superintendent Radiographers within the Department.
You will participate in the provision of an on-call / emergency / shift based radiographic service for the Health Board.
Will perform CT Head scans in and out of Hours.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Radiographer to join our patient centred team of friendly Radiology staff at Princess of Wales Hospital.
Applicants must possess a BSc (Hon)/ DCR (R) in Diagnostic Radiography and have current HCPC registration.
You will participate in the Radiology Directorate shift / out of hours system as required, which involves night and weekend duties.
Preceptorship is carried out to aid transition from Student to Radiographer, and you will gain valuable experience in all aspects of Radiography including General Imaging, Fluoroscopy, Theatre & Mobiles, Dental Imaging and CT scanning.
Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged together with participation in our core audit programme.
Princess of Wales provides a full range of Radiology services, is the trauma centre for Bridgend area and has a GE Lightspeed CT scanner, has recently installed a GE Revolution Apex CT scanner and has a full range of digital imaging modalities including a cardiac catheter suite available for its local population.
About usCwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: We listen, learn, and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We work together as one team.
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Person Specification- Qualifications - Essential: Diagnostic Radiography Bsc (Hons), HCPC Registration
- Qualifications - Desirable: Evidence of CPD
- Skills - Essential: Able to work as part of a team
- Skills - Desirable: Use own initiative and autonomously, Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
- Communication - Essential: The ability to work as part of a team
- Communication - Desirable: To demonstrate person centric care
- Equipment - Essential: Familiar with using DR equipment
- Equipment - Desirable: Familiar with IR(ME)R 2017 Guidelines
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
