Health Care Support Worker - Radiology

Job description

Job summary

Independently undertake direct clinical tasks delegated from registered staff across the multiple imaging disciplines, to facilitate efficientradiology services.

Work alongside registered staff to assist with examinations such as fine needle aspirations, biopsies, fluoroscopy examinations.

Undertake a variety of administration and clerical duties required within the role, such as booking and scheduling examinations, underthe direction of registered staff.

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

Main duties of the job

"This role is currently under review within the Health Board and will result in the issuing of a revised band 3 job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience Good standard of general education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths Understanding of learning disabilities and the health inequalities experienced by this population Knowledge of person-centred care and the importance of reasonable adjustments safeguarding, and professional boundaries

Desirable

• Additional qualifications related to healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients or other vulnerable groups Experience providing care or support in a healthcare, social care, or community setting Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience supporting individuals in acute or hospital environments Experience delivering or supporting training or health education sessions Experience collecting and inputting data.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication to individual needs Ability to work independently within defined boundaries Good organisational and time management skills Competent in using basic IT systems (e.g., email, data entry, Microsoft Excel/Word) Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgemental Committed to promoting inclusion, equality, Flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands Willingness to learn and participate in further training and development

Desirable

• Skills in preparing patients for examinations or supporting patients receiving distressing information

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience Good standard of general education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths Understanding of learning disabilities and the health inequalities experienced by this population Knowledge of person-centred care and the importance of reasonable adjustments safeguarding, and professional boundaries

Desirable

• Additional qualifications related to healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients or other vulnerable groups Experience providing care or support in a healthcare, social care, or community setting Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience supporting individuals in acute or hospital environments Experience delivering or supporting training or health education sessions Experience collecting and inputting data.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication to individual needs Ability to work independently within defined boundaries Good organisational and time management skills Competent in using basic IT systems (e.g., email, data entry, Microsoft Excel/Word) Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgemental Committed to promoting inclusion, equality, Flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands Willingness to learn and participate in further training and development

Desirable

• Skills in preparing patients for examinations or supporting patients receiving distressing information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

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