Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Radiology Clinical Support Worker
Band 3
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Job overview
We are looking for a conscientious, hard-working, caring person to join our team as a Senior Radiology Clinical Support Worker within the Radiology Department at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.
This is a full time role within the department.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that you enjoy working with people and have great communication skills.
You must have patience and be methodical, work well in a team but have the ability to take initiative and work individually.
Duties include:
Assisting the Radiographers working in the clinical area.
To perform clerical and administration duties.
To welcome patients and escort them to changing rooms.
To assist patients to prepare for imaging procedures.
Supporting the radiographers and patients during and after imaging procedures.
IV Cannulation of patients after training.
Cleaning and general hygiene tasks in the department.
Stocktaking and ordering of designated consumables.
Previous hospital experience would be desirable.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 11/12/2024
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Level 3 qualification in relevant healthcare subject, or possess the equivalent skills, knowledge and experience with a commitment to undertake on the job training to NVQ level 3 accreditation
- Understanding of the role of radiographic support workers
Desirable criteria
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of clinical work
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker - Level 1
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with the public in paid or voluntary roles
- Experience of using computers
Desirable criteria
- Experience in supportive/assistant role, such as Radiology Support Worker or Healthcare Support Worker, working within a hospital/caring environment
- Experience in a range of clinical skills, including aseptic techniques
Other
Essential criteria
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to move and handle equipment and assist with manual handling of patients
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhian Munson
- Job title
- Deputy Site Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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