Health Care Support Worker - Radiology

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email Sign in to view email

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job Overview

Independently undertake direct clinical tasks delegated from registered staff across the multiple imaging disciplines, to facilitate efficient

radiology 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, under

the 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

Working for our organisation

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.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Additional qualifications related to healthcare

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Experience supporting individuals in acute or hospital environments Experience delivering or supporting training or health education sessions Experience collecting and inputting data.

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Skills in preparing patients for examinations or supporting patients receiving distressing information