Job summary
- Main area
- Health Science Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Bank - As and when
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 110-BNK366-0326
- Employer
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess of Wales
- Town
- Bridgend
- Salary
- £24,833 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Healthcare Science Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.
Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.
At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.
Discover more about working with us here:
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The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible Healthcare Science Assistant to support the delivery of a high standard of service for our patients within our Respiratory and sleep diagnostic unit In Princess of Wales Hospital.
You will be supporting the patients journey from booking, helping during the diagnostic process and outcoming on completion. You will need to have previous experience of dealing with the public in a healthcare environment, a working knowledge of WPAS , excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise own workload and interpersonal skills to work as part of a team within a busy environment.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Provide the administrative function and support to the clinical physiology team.
Contacting and booking patients. Insuring all the available slots are filled to maximise efficiency.
Supporting the patient’s attendance in the department including meet and greeting patients, explaining the test procedures, providing help and support to the patients and physiology team as necessary during the procedure.
Ensuring the patients journey runs smoothly and efficiently through the unit.
Outcoming and explaining next steps.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good Numeracy and literacy skills Basic Computer skills(MS office, excel skills) NVQ II or equivalence Understanding of patient care in an hospital Out patient setting Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and data protection in a hospital setting Evidence of personal development through experience and training.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in dealing with the general public
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills Organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to recognise own abilities and work within sphere of competence.
Values
Essential criteria
- Must be self motivated a team player but with the ability to work on his/her own initiative Flexible approach to work and reliable.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are not necessary
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dave Tyler
- Job title
- Head of Cardio-Pulmonary Diagnostics Cwm Taf
- Email address
- [email protected]
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