General Radiographer

Job summary

ABUHB is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as a Band 6 General Radiographer at The Grange University Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an innovative and expanding Health Board.

As a senior radiographer you would be expected to provide clinical excellence and assist in managing the day to day organisation of the clinical area providing effective and efficient leadership. Applicants should be flexible, patient focused, and committed to delivering the highest standards of clinical care. In addition, all aspects of fluoroscopy will be required for these roles.

The department hosts undergraduate radiography students on placement from Cardiff University so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team. All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.

This position carries a commitment to out of hours and 7 day working at The Grange University hospital.

The successful candidates will be based at The Grange University hospital but may be required to work at other sites within ABUHB as per service requirements.

Applications are invited from current Band 5 Radiographers with sufficient experience. Annex 21 posts will be considered.

Main duties of the job

To work within the general Radiology department of The Grange University hospital as a base site although there may be requirement to work on other sites within the Health Board as per service requirements. To provide high quality imaging to all patients whilst also offering high levels of care. To participate in the out of hours rota as required. To participate in QA and audit as required and to feed these results back to the relevant working groups. To work with Healthcare Professionals within Radiology and other departments within the Health Board. To undertake all aspects of fluoroscopy. To work with students but also offer teaching and learning to colleagues. To work alongside the department Manager or take the appropriate action in the absence of the Manager with regards to complaints, incidents or near misses, development of Policies & Procedures and Risk Assessments. To help to create and maintain a proactive learning environment for all staff and to provide a positive image of the Health Board.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.