Job overview
To work independently under the direction of a Radiographer to maintain and support an efficient day-to-day running of the Radiology service. To contribute to the general running of the Radiology service.
To work under direction of Radiographers in the overall clinical and administrative management of patients.
To be delegated routine Radiographic examination tasks to be carried out independently and progress examinations within guidelines and protocols.
To be accountable for these tasks.
To participate in training to update and assist in service changes within designated area. To be flexible and be prepared to work in other areas depending on service needs.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for a radiography assistant to join the ultrasound team in Singleton Hospital.The role is patient-focused, service driven and requires flexibility.
This requires excellent communication skills in order to explain the preparation required for the scanning procedures carried out whilst caring for the patients, You will work along side sonographers and consultant radiologists to ensure all patient recieve the best care.
Working for our organisation
We are recruiting for a radiography assistant to join the ultrasound team in Singleton Hospital.The role is patient-focused, service driven and requires flexibility.
This requires excellent communication skills in order to explain the preparation required for the scanning procedures carried out whilst caring for the patients, You will work along side sonographers and consultant radiologists to ensure all patient recieve the best care.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
experience
Essential criteria
1. Working within the health /care/leisure setting or equivalent other sector
Desirable criteria
2. Previous experience as Radiology Assistant/ HCSW or equivalent
3. Experience of working with groups of peopl
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Good general education
Desirable criteria
5. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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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 desirable