Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated individual for the post of DXA Health Care Support Worker, part of the Nuclear Medicine Department within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The post holder will be a core team member of the Nuclear Medicine, providing technical and administrative support to the DXA and Imaging sections of Nuclear Medicine in Singleton Hospital, including providing information to patients ahead of their complex appointments and ensuring adherence to preparation for examinations.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, is able to work effectively within a team and be efficient and organised with their own workload. This post is suitable for applicants with good attention to detail, strong administrative skills, good keyboard skills, and are familiar with Microsoft office programmes.
This post will be based both at Singleton Hospital and on our DXA mobile unit in Hywel Dda.
Main duties of the job
Nuclear Medicine at Singleton Hospital is a highly specialised department providing radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic imaging, radionuclide therapy, PET-CT, and DXA scanning to patients across South West Wales. Within this multi-disciplinary service, the post-holder will work as part of a skilled and experienced team, supporting Healthcare Scientists in the delivery of DXA services.
The post-holder will play an integral role in the imaging pathway for DXA patients, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service. They will ensure patients are appropriately prepared for their scans, verify the accuracy and completeness of pre-scan questionnaires, and assist the wider DXA team in maintaining the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the service.
As a key point of patient contact, the post-holder will be expected to liaise effectively with patients, technical staff, and nursing colleagues to contribute to a responsive and efficient service.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting patient care and experience throughout their DXA appointment.
Managing patient data entry on department-specific databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with data protection and governance standards.
Responding flexibly to changing priorities and service demands, including urgent and complex patient needs.
Communicating with sensitivity and professionalism, especially when dealing with patients who may be anxious, in pain, or distressed.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
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Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To deal politely and effectively with patient enquiries, on all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine service (including DXA and PET/CT), either by telephone or in person, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times;
To carry out an initial patient assessment in the form of a patient questionnaire ensuring the data collected is accurate, and provides accurate patient measurements for the scanning technologist. This may include obtaining data from hard of hearing patients;
To lead in the scheduling of DXA patient appointments and to take part in the scheduling of other imaging modalities in the department in accordance with guidelines and with regard to current waiting lists;
To lead on management of the receipt, logging and routing of referrals, then filing in the appropriate files in line with current practice;
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deal politely and effectively with patient enquiries, on all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine service (including DXA and PET/CT), either by telephone or in person, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times;
To carry out an initial patient assessment in the form of a patient questionnaire ensuring the data collected is accurate, and provides accurate patient measurements for the scanning technologist. This may include obtaining data from hard of hearing patients;
To lead in the scheduling of DXA patient appointments and to take part in the scheduling of other imaging modalities in the department in accordance with guidelines and with regard to current waiting lists;
To lead on management of the receipt, logging and routing of referrals, then filing in the appropriate files in line with current practice;
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to communicate information to colleagues and manufacturers/suppliers
- Competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing
- Working Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology Manual Handling Skills/Healthcare computer systems/Health and Safety at Work
- Self-Motivated and enthusiastic. Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
- Good general communication skills. Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Dealing effectively with members of the public
Desirable
- NHS working experience
- Medical terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Qualification in a science orientated subject at A2 or equivalent level
Others
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet needs of the service
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Desire to develop knowledge through CPD
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to communicate information to colleagues and manufacturers/suppliers
- Competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing
- Working Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology Manual Handling Skills/Healthcare computer systems/Health and Safety at Work
- Self-Motivated and enthusiastic. Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
- Good general communication skills. Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Dealing effectively with members of the public
Desirable
- NHS working experience
- Medical terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Qualification in a science orientated subject at A2 or equivalent level
Others
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet needs of the service
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Desire to develop knowledge through CPD
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.
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.
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).
