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Job overview

An exciting opportunity is waiting for you at Withybush General Hosptial. Due to promotion  of the current post holder we are seeking a dynamic leader capable of delivering exemplary patient centred care. The post holder must be strongly aligned to the importance of developing positive cultures within their modality and developing working  practices in line with the latest guidance and research.

The radiology department in Withybush Hospital serves the county of Pembrokeshire, dealing with a variety of patients from A&E, Same Day Emergency Care, In patients, Outpatient clinics, Theatres and GP's.  

We have benefited from Welsh Government funding to upgrade much of the imaging equipment. Within the general area this includes two new Samsung DR rooms and DR mobiles, OPG , two new image intensifiers. In addition to this we have a fluoroscopy unit and 3rd DR unit on order.  As a whole the general department comprises of 2 general X ray rooms, a mammography room, A&E room and fluoroscopy. 

The department is busy, operating a 24/7 service with on call rota covering evenings and weekends. The post holder would need to have excellent knowledge of IRMER and QA. Previous experience within a senior radiographic role, management or significant experience as a general radiographer would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

Duties include staff management of  the general radiography workforce and will involve the addressing the daily operational needs of the team, PADR, rota management, supervision and training of staff and students.  

The role requires strong clinical leadership and complex decision making, particularly when deputising for the Site Superintendent Radiographer.

The post holder will also be attuned to the latest research and evidence based developments to  support service improvements, inline with the strategic direction of the department.

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

Working for our organisation

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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.