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., 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.
This post has been developed to support both the staffing and operational challenges within the general radiography department at Glangwili General Hospital. 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.
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.