Hywel Dda University Health Board
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Principal Radiographer for CT to lead, develop and operationally manage CT services across the Health Board.
This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role within Radiology, supporting safe, high-quality and patient-centred CT services for communities across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
You will be the lead professional for CT, providing expert clinical and technical advice while ensuring the service is safe, efficient, cost-effective and responsive to Health Board priorities, national standards and local population needs.
The role combines strategic service development with hands-on operational leadership, including performance delivery, workforce planning, clinical governance, access and activity targets, equipment quality assurance, finance and the day-to-day management of CT services across sites.
Working closely with the Deputy Head of Radiology, Head of Radiology, Clinical Director, Radiology Quality and Governance colleagues, radiologists and site teams, you will help shape a modern, resilient and innovative CT service where staff are supported to deliver excellent care.
Main duties of the job
The Principal Radiographer for CT will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for CT services across the Health Board, acting as the key link and point of contact for CT matters and supporting consistent standards across sites.
You will lead service management and development, contribute to annual operational plans and business cases, support equipment procurement and replacement programmes. You will ensure maintenance, quality assurance and radiation protection arrangements are robust and responsive to service needs.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective CT services through strong governance, audit, risk management, incident learning, protocol development, workforce leadership, budget management and performance oversight. This role will include line management of designated staff, supporting training and competence, managing resources effectively, and ensuring CT services meet access, activity, quality and financial targets.
You will also maintain a high level of CT clinical expertise, provide specialist advice to colleagues and clinical teams, support safe medicines practice and Patient Group Directions where relevant. You will champion continuous improvement, staff engagement and compassionate leadership across the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration as a radiographer
- Masters level qualification in relevant specialty or the equivalent by possessing a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant specialty together with additional formal qualifications / study days / short courses and relevant experience.
- Have a full working knowledge of the regulatory framework relating to your area of practise
Desirable
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a health-board wide service
- Experience of managing and supervising professional staff
- Substantial clinical experience within the modality
- Experience in managing a diverse agenda and delivering against agreed targets
- Experience of leading change management and service development
- Performing audit and understanding the impact on clinical governance
- Teaching / mentoring / coaching skills
- Budget holder
Desirable
- Delivering innovative solutions to problems
- Procurement experience.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Closing Date: 22 November 2026
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