Swansea Bay University Health Board

Radiographic Assistant

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Job summary

To work independently under the direction of a Radiographer to maintain and support an efficient day-to-day running of the Radiology service. To contribute to the general running of the Radiology service.

To work under direction of Radiographers in the overall clinical and administrative management of patients.

To be delegated routine Radiographic examination tasks to be carried out independently and progress examinations within guidelines and protocols.

To be accountable for these tasks.

To participate in training to update and assist in service changes within designated area. To be flexible and be prepared to work in other areas depending on service needs.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting for a radiography assistant to join the Mammography team in Singleton Hospital. The role is patient-focused, service driven and requires flexibility.

This role requires excellent communication skills in order to explain the preparation required for the scanning procedures carried out whilst caring for the patients, You will work along side radiographers and consultant radiologists to ensure all patient recieve the best care.

For more information or informal visit please email Nicola.hayward@wales.nhs.uk

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

About us

We are recruiting for a radiography assistant to join the Mammography team in Singleton Hospital. The role is patient-focused, service driven and requires flexibility.

This role requires excellent communication skills in order to explain the preparation required for the scanning procedures carried out whilst caring for the patients, You will work along side radiographers and consultant radiologists to ensure all patient recieve the best care.

For more information or informal visit please email Nicola.hayward@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

01 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS157-0624

Job locations

Singleton Radiology

Sketty Road

Swansea

SA2 8QA


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

Experience

Essential

  • Working within the health /care/leisure setting or equivalent other sector.

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Radiology Assistant/HCSW or equivalent.
  • Experience of working with groups of people.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Good general education

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working within the health /care/leisure setting or equivalent other sector.

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Radiology Assistant/HCSW or equivalent.
  • Experience of working with groups of people.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Good general education

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Radiology

Sketty Road

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Radiology

Sketty Road

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Radiographer (Mammography)

Nicola Hayward

nicola.hayward@wales.nhs.uk

01792286182

Details

Date posted

01 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS157-0624

Job locations

Singleton Radiology

Sketty Road

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Supporting documents

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