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Job summary

Main area
Radiography
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Bank: Adhoc When Required
Hours
  • Part time
  • Other
0 hours per week (Pro Rata when required)
Job ref
070-BSRCSW-0525
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Brecon, Ystradgynlais & Llandrindod Wells Hospitals
Town
Brecon, Ystradgynlais & Llandrindod Wells
Salary
£24,433 - £26,060 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/06/2025 08:00

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Bank Senior Radiology Clinical Support Worker

Band 3

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

 

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

We currently have a vacancy for a  Radiography health care support worker to join our busy and friendly teams in Powys. Working in the Radiography departments in Brecon/ Ystradgynlais/ LLandrindod Wells, Newtown and Welshpool.  The opening hours of each site are from 8.30-5 Monday to Friday.

Radiology currently provides imaging investigations, including X-Ray and Ultrasound with the possibility of further experience in other modalities in the future.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The role will involve working within a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care during imaging investigations. The duties of this post include supporting Radiographers, Radiologists, Sonographers clinically and undertaking clerical duties, while rotating through all areas of the Radiology department.
You should ideally have excellent communication skills and full computer literacy. Previous clinical experience in a healthcare setting with experience of patient databases is desirable.

 

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our imaging team, you will:
✅ Independently undertake direct clinical tasks delegated by registered staff, ensuring smooth and efficient radiology services.
✅ Work alongside registered professionals to assist with examinations such as musculoskeletal injections
✅ Perform vital administrative and clerical duties, including booking and scheduling examinations under the direction of registered staff.

What We’re Looking For:
🔹 A motivated and reliable team player with a passion for patient care.
🔹 Experience in a healthcare support role (imaging experience desirable but not essential).
🔹 Strong organisational and communication skills.
Why Join Us?
✔ Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
✔ Gain valuable experience across different imaging disciplines.
✔ Be part of a supportive and professional team making a difference in patient care.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become a vital part of our radiology team!

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification in relevant healthcare subject, or possess the equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
  • Understanding of the role of Radiographic Support Workers
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology • Knowledge of clinical work

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working with the public in paid or voluntary roles • Experience of using computers
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in supportive/assistant role such as Radiology Support Worker/HCSW/experience working within a hospital/caring • environment • Experience in a range of clinical skills including aseptic techniques

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrate a positive, caring and compassionate attitude • Ability to deal with distressing situations • Works well both as an individual and as part of a team with good organisational and time management skills • Motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others • Willing to seek out learning, accept instruction and give/receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to move and handle equipment and assist with manual handling of patients
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language skills level 1-4 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to move and handle equipment and assist with manual handling of patients

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Kirkham
Job title
Professional Head of Radiography
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01686 613279
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