Radiology Support Worker

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to join their Radiology Directorate. In this role, you will provide essential clinical support while ensuring high standards of care and infection control. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ level 3 and have relevant healthcare experience. The organization values career development and offers extensive training opportunities along with a competitive salary. Join a team committed to pioneering new ways of delivering quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Paid mandatory training

Professional career pathways

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ level 3 qualification.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Ability to maintain high standards of infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to Doctors, Radiographers, and Nurses.
• Assist with manual handling tasks safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and prepare examination rooms.

Skills

Clinical support

Infection control

Telephone handling

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

The Radiology Directorate in ABUHB is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Band 3 HCSW. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an innovative and expanding Health Board to work closely with and assist professional staff in a range of duties to ensure the smooth running of Radiology Services across ABUHB.

Main duties of the job

In this position you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a quality radiology service for our patients . This will involve providingclinical support to Doctors and Radiographers and Nurses throughout the department, assisting with manual handling tasks in a manner which is safe for both patients and staff. Answering the telephone for general queries and directing calls appropriately. Assisting with the preparation of examination rooms. Ensure rooms are clean and tidy; damp dusting on a daily basis. To undertake clinical duties such as cleaning and preparing areas before and after clinical procedures - observing aseptic techniques where required. Maintaining appropriate levels of stationary, laundry, gloves, gowns, cleaning equipment. To adhere to and promote the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 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 and Knowledge

• NVQ level 3

Experience

• Experience working in Healthcare

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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum, pro rata