Clinical Imaging Support Worker

Public Health Wales

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Job summary

Clinical Imaging Support Worker (CISW)

Opportunities exist in our North Wales Division.

Breast Test Wales plans, provides, manages and evaluates the NHS Breast Screening Programme in Wales. The North Wales Region based at Llandudno and Wrexham employs approximately 29 Mammographic staff, comprising of Clinical Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Imaging Support Workers.

The North Wales region has 2 static screening centres with screening and assessment clinic facilities. We also operate 3 Mobile Screening Units which provide local screening services across North Wales.

We are actively seeking to recruit a Clinical Imaging Support Worker (CISW), based in Llandudno. We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who wish to develop their career and become part of our forward-thinking team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the CISW comprises of administrative duties mainly, however it will also include supporting our clinical service during assessment/screening clinics held at our base.

Applications are welcome from individuals who are interested in a career in breast screening. The successful applicant will be supported to complete an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health Screening, provided and accredited by Agored Cymru, with the help of the in-house training team at Breast Test Wales.

The post requires an individual with excellent communication skills as the successful candidate will have to liaise with other team members and the public on a day-to-day basis. Good organizational skills and attention to detail, is required whilst performing administrative duties.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

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 and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-ACS004-0125

Job locations

Llandudno

Breast Test Wales, Maes Du Road, Llandudno

Llandudno

LL30 1QY


Job description

Job 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.

The post is exempt under Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, and due to the nature of the role only females should apply.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job 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.

The post is exempt under Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, and due to the nature of the role only females should apply.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people

Desirable

  • Working in a healthcare/clinical Environment

Skills

Essential

  • Well organised Methodical Excellent communication skills Ability to work as part of a team I.T. knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical work

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Screening services Theoretical knowledge through NVQ level 3 or through experience gained

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Breast Test Wales

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Caring Empathetic Reliable

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people

Desirable

  • Working in a healthcare/clinical Environment

Skills

Essential

  • Well organised Methodical Excellent communication skills Ability to work as part of a team I.T. knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical work

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Screening services Theoretical knowledge through NVQ level 3 or through experience gained

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Breast Test Wales

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Caring Empathetic Reliable

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Llandudno

Breast Test Wales, Maes Du Road, Llandudno

Llandudno

LL30 1QY


Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Llandudno

Breast Test Wales, Maes Du Road, Llandudno

Llandudno

LL30 1QY


Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Radiography Manager

Sophia Achtner

sophia.achtner@wales.nhs.uk

01492863535

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-ACS004-0125

Job locations

Llandudno

Breast Test Wales, Maes Du Road, Llandudno

Llandudno

LL30 1QY


Supporting documents

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