Health Care Support Worker (Radiology)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Bridgend is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to join our Radiology Ultrasound team. The role supports clerical and clinical duties and helps deliver safe, timely patient care across the patient pathway.

This fixed-term/secondment runs until 31 March 2027 and offers flexible working options within a busy, supportive department. Welsh language skills are desirable to enhance patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Assist trained and medical staff to provide safe care for patients within Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Act as pivotal member in the patient pathway within Radiology, supporting clerical and clinical duties.
• Support qualified staff in radiology disciplines using knowledge and skills from the role.
• Contribute to service improvements and ensure safe and timely patient care.

Skills

Welsh (Desirable)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker with an interest in patient care/Ultrasound services to join our busy, friendly team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to act as a pivotal role in the patient pathway within Radiology supporting clerical and clinical duties as required.

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2027 due to the nature of the project and funding. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

To assist trained and medical staff to provide safe care for patients within Radiology.

To support qualified staff in the numerous disciplines within Radiology using knowledge and skills developed in the role.

To contribute to service improvements and communication ensuring safe and timely patient care.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respecto
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.