Job summary
- Main area
- Radiography
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term for 12 months Until April 2026 due to Maternity Cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-ACS018-0325
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Victoria Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Welshpool
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Radiography Healthcare Support Worker
Band 3
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
We currently have a vacancy for a Radiography health care support worker to join our busy and friendly teams in Powys. Working in the Radiography departments in Welshpool and Newtown hospital. The opening hours of each site are from 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
Radiology currently provides imaging investigations, including X-Ray and Ultrasound with the possibility of further experience in other modalities in the future.
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
The role will involve working within a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care during imaging investigations. The duties of this post include supporting Radiographers, Radiologists, Sonographers clinically and undertaking clerical duties, while rotating through all areas of the Radiology department.
You should ideally have excellent communication skills and full computer literacy. Previous clinical experience in a healthcare setting with experience of patient databases is desirable.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 3 qualification in relevant healthcare subject, or possess the equivalent skills, knowledge and experience • Understanding of the role of Radiographic Support Workers
Desirable criteria
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology • Knowledge of clinical work
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/HCSW/experience working within a hospital/caring • environment • Experience in a range of clinical skills including aseptic techniques
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrate a positive, caring and compassionate attitude • Ability to deal with distressing situations • Works well both as an individual and as part of a team with good organisational and time management skills • Motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others • Willing to seek out learning, accept instruction and give/receive constructive feedback
- Ability to move and handle equipment and assist with manual handling of patients
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language skills level 1-4 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 not necessary
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Kirkham
- Job title
- Professional Head of Radiography
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01686 613279
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