Specialist Radiographer - Mammographer

Job summary

If you're looking for a Mammography role that offers a supportive team, modern facilities and an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our friendly Breast Imaging team at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, and play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within our recently modernised Breast Unit. Working alongside experienced Mammographers, Radiologists and Breast Care professionals, you'll undertake specialist mammography examinations and support diagnostic and interventional procedures using state-of-the-art Hologic mammography and biopsy equipment.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your specialist skills while benefiting from a Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working pattern. We welcome part-time and job share applications, recognising the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

To perform routine radiographic and more specialised mammography examinations on their own caseload of patients, assess the resulting images and recording the necessary information in PACS and Soliton.

The post holder will require the necessary CPD evidence, experience and training to undertake these duties.

To undertake diagnostic radiographic examinations.

To act as IR(ME)R practitioner and operator for radiological procedures within their scope of practice.

To operate a wide range of expensive, specialized imaging equipment safely and appropriately.

To ensure all relevant safety checks are made before proceeding with any examination.

To comply with IR(ME)R employer procedures, IR local rules and Health Board policies and procedures.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

Based in Llanelli, you'll also enjoy the lifestyle benefits of West Wales, with beautiful coastlines, countryside and vibrant communities all within easy reach.

Why join us?

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working pattern

Part-time and job share opportunities considered

Modern, well-equipped Breast Unit

Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team

Opportunities to further develop specialist Mammography skills

Excellent quality of life in West Wales

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 23/10/26

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
• Post graduate certificate in Mammography
• HCPC registration
• Short specialist courses or experience to postgraduate diploma level
• Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques

Desirable

• Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
• Post Graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Radiographer skills
• Substantial experience in performing mammography examinations
• Supervising and Training Radiographers

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of assisting with advanced mammographic procedures such as Vacuum Assisted Biopsies and Contrast Enhanced Mammography
• Evidence of role development

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)