Job overview

Opportunities exist in our West Wales Division.

Assistant Practitioners undertake mammography examinations for breast screening and related procedures in the healthcare environment, under the supervision of qualified Diagnostic Radiographers. Assistant Practitioners also undertake administration duties to facilitate the workflow throughout the department which requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

The trainee position offers a training course over the course of a year.  Once qualified, the qualified Assistant Practitioner will have acquired practical skills in specified areas of mammography and the right to work in conjunction with a Radiographer on the mobile screening units and in our standing unit.  The job will include travelling to and working in mobile units, with some requirement to stay overnight.

Band 3 while training, Band 4 when qualified.

Main duties of the job

The office holder will gain practical skills in clearly specified areas of mammography as well as ensuring a theoretical knowledge base, which is essential to ensure safe practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop clinical skills that will enable the successful candidate to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of screening mammography.

The practical element of the training will be in the workplace. However, the post's dealer will be required to undertake a full year of study towards the Welsh Open Level 4 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Mammography Screening (Wales). 

Applicants, who require training, will need to commit to working as a mammographer at BTW for at least two years after qualifying or there will be a requirement to pay back a portion of the training fees.

The role requires the successful candidate to have a caring nature with excellent teamwork and communication skills. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service is essential.

We would like to hear from self-motivated, motivated individuals who wish to further their career and become part of our forward-thinking team.

The post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, and due to the nature of the role only women should apply.

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

Working for our organisation

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/