About this role
Job summary
Independently undertake direct clinical tasks delegated from registered staff across the multiple imaging disciplines, to facilitate efficientradiology services.
Work alongside registered staff to assist with examinations such as fine needle aspirations, biopsies, fluoroscopy examinations.
Undertake a variety of administration and clerical duties required within the role, such as booking and scheduling examinations, underthe direction of registered staff.
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
This role is currently under review within the Health Board and will result in the issuing of a revised band 3 job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
Greet patients, performing initial ID checks
Collect and escort patients to/from examination rooms.
Chaperone for patients undergoing intimate examinations, ensuring dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Work alongside and under direction of senior registered staff, assist with aseptic techniques and examinations such as fine needleaspirations.
Prepare equipment for a complex trolley setting, assisting staff with setting the aseptic area.
Recognise the signs of a deteriorating patient and contrast media reaction
Attend to patients' hygiene needs and assist with dressing/undressing and toileting requirements.
Work alone in a specified setting relevant to role and experience, under indirect supervision.
Commit to the provision of out of hours, shifts, and cross site working as required to ensure service provision.
Use a variety of software programmes.
Support the induction and training of newly employed staff through the demonstration of own duties and role.
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 description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience. Good standard of general education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Understanding of learning disabilities and the health inequalities experienced by this population. Knowledge of person-centred care and the importance of reasonable adjustments safeguarding, and professional boundaries
Desirable
Additional qualifications related to healthcare
Experience Essential
Experience of working with patients or other vulnerable groups. Experience providing care or support in a healthcare, social care, or community setting. Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
Experience supporting individuals in acute or hospital environments. Experience delivering or supporting training or health education sessions Experience collecting and inputting data.
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication to individual needs. Ability to work independently within defined boundaries. Good organisational and time management skills. Competent in using basic IT systems (e.g., email, data entry, Microsoft Excel/Word). Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgemental. Committed to promoting inclusion, equality. Flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands. Willingness to learn and participate in further training and development.
Desirable
Skills in preparing patients for examinations or supporting patients receiving distressing 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)