Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5NHS

Job summary

To provide high quality images in accordance with Radiation Regulations and departmental protocols and procedures.

To provide comprehensive and effective day to day services within the Radiology Directorate

To ensure that the daily workload is completed in an efficient manner and that all patients are well cared for.

To supervise work of other qualified staff, assistants and students

Main duties of the job

The main department at UHW provides a general radiography service to A+E, the Children's Hospital for Wales, outpatient, inpatient and GP patients with rotations into fluoroscopy, theatre and mobile imaging.

UHW is a vibrant and friendly department employing over 130 radiographers across all modalities. UHW offers excellent training and development opportunities for band 5 radiographers and has a wide range of modalities on site; MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Cardiology and Interventional Radiology.

Applications are invited from 2025 Diagnostic Radiography graduates.

We are looking for staff who share our values within the UHB; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility; act with integrity and where we treat people with kindness. Staff who work in the UHB care about the people we serve and the people we work with, therefore these are essential attributes the successful candidate must have.

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

Job description

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About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.