Job summary
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start a career in the healthcare sector while supporting a vital service. If you are passionate about patient care, eager to develop in a healthcare setting, and looking for a rewarding role in Radiology, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a highly motivated Healthcare support worker to rise to the challenge of working within the Radiology Department of the Princes of Wales Hospital Bridgend.
You will work alongside the Nurse Manager, Radiology Specialist Nurses and Radiologist to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care for all patients requiring radiology interventions. Experience within this care setting would be preferential but not essential.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The Band 2 Health care support worker in Radiology provides support in diagnostic imagine within the radiology department.
Their duties include: - Patient care and support, patient preparation. Escorting patients, providing comfort and reassurance.
Assisting with procedures - Positioning patients, equipment handling and support during imaging.
Basic administration duties - Ensuring patient records are up to date and accurate.
Maintaining cleanliness and safety - Cleaning equipment, radiation safety.
Communication - Patient interaction and ensuring team work with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth operations within the department.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start a career in the healthcare sector while supporting a vital service. If you are passionate about patient care, eager to develop in a healthcare setting, and looking for a rewarding role in Radiology, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a highly motivated Healthcare support worker to rise to the challenge of working within the Radiology Department of the Princes of Wales Hospital Bridgend.
You will work alongside the Nurse Manager, Radiology Specialist Nurses and Radiologist to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care for all patients requiring radiology interventions. Experience within this care setting would be preferential but not essential.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the Radiology nursing team to assist in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing intervention and therapeutic procedures.
Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner.
The post holder will also be required to undertake the HCSW induction program and training (if not already done so) for the basic fundamentals of care.
The post holder will be required to complete a competency framework workbook to demonstrate ability to undertake practices.
The post holder will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) this includes lead weight coats during some procedures.
The post holder will assist in clinical procedures once all training has been completed. This includes
Assisting the Nursing team in procedure preparation undertaking ANTT.
Assisting the Nursing team in cleaning trolleys and equipment post procedures in line with Decontamination policies.
Basic administrative/IT skills
Manual Handling
Housekeeping
Stock levels/Ordering
The post holder will be expected to complete the local safety procedural check list ensuring all documentation has been completed.
The post holder will require standard keyboard skills to contribute to updating patients records electronically using a variety of software programs or paper copies.
The utilisation of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to communicate effectively with range of individuals to include peers, colleagues, multi-disciplinary team members, patients, carers and visitors.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals in an appropriate manner where barriers may exist e.g. cultural, language barrier, sensory impairment or physiological difficulties.
Effectively liaising with other disciplines to ensure efficient patient care/safety throughout, to include liaising with wards and porters to discuss and arrange appropriate patient preparation, pathways, appointment time and transport needs.
Respond appropriately to routine queries, take phone messages and pass on written and verbal information to patients and staff in a timely manner exchanging accurate information regarding all aspects of an examination to ensure the patient, carer or staff member is fully informed, providing encouragement, support and reassurance when required.
Collect, direct and escort patients throughout the Department ensuring efficient and safe workflow
Chaperone - Provide care for patients undergoing intimate examinations ensuring their dignity and confidentiality is maintained.
To assist in clinical duties, working at specific level of competency ensuring patient safety is maintained at all times.
Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to working within own competency, seeking advice, and guidance or support as necessary.
Demonstrate good personal time management, punctuality and consistent attendance.
Be able to recognise Safeguarding concerns, and where appropriate, initiate the safeguarding procedure, taking into account the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act requirements, and escalate concerns to senior staff when required.
Act as an advocate for those in their care, particularly those who lack capacity or the ability to consent and are deemed vulnerable. There may be a requirement to seek advice from the Supervising Clinician or Allied Health Professional
Exchange factual information regarding all aspects of an examination to ensure patient is fully informed, providing encouragement, support and reassurance when required.
Have an understanding of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 safety acts to ensure duties are performed safely for patients, carers, colleagues and other service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the Radiology nursing team to assist in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients undergoing intervention and therapeutic procedures.
Be able to communicate in a manner that is understood and always in a polite and respectful manner.
The post holder will also be required to undertake the HCSW induction program and training (if not already done so) for the basic fundamentals of care.
The post holder will be required to complete a competency framework workbook to demonstrate ability to undertake practices.
The post holder will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) this includes lead weight coats during some procedures.
The post holder will assist in clinical procedures once all training has been completed. This includes
Assisting the Nursing team in procedure preparation undertaking ANTT.
Assisting the Nursing team in cleaning trolleys and equipment post procedures in line with Decontamination policies.
Basic administrative/IT skills
Manual Handling
Housekeeping
Stock levels/Ordering
The post holder will be expected to complete the local safety procedural check list ensuring all documentation has been completed.
The post holder will require standard keyboard skills to contribute to updating patients records electronically using a variety of software programs or paper copies.
The utilisation of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to communicate effectively with range of individuals to include peers, colleagues, multi-disciplinary team members, patients, carers and visitors.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals in an appropriate manner where barriers may exist e.g. cultural, language barrier, sensory impairment or physiological difficulties.
Effectively liaising with other disciplines to ensure efficient patient care/safety throughout, to include liaising with wards and porters to discuss and arrange appropriate patient preparation, pathways, appointment time and transport needs.
Respond appropriately to routine queries, take phone messages and pass on written and verbal information to patients and staff in a timely manner exchanging accurate information regarding all aspects of an examination to ensure the patient, carer or staff member is fully informed, providing encouragement, support and reassurance when required.
Collect, direct and escort patients throughout the Department ensuring efficient and safe workflow
Chaperone - Provide care for patients undergoing intimate examinations ensuring their dignity and confidentiality is maintained.
To assist in clinical duties, working at specific level of competency ensuring patient safety is maintained at all times.
Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to working within own competency, seeking advice, and guidance or support as necessary.
Demonstrate good personal time management, punctuality and consistent attendance.
Be able to recognise Safeguarding concerns, and where appropriate, initiate the safeguarding procedure, taking into account the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act requirements, and escalate concerns to senior staff when required.
Act as an advocate for those in their care, particularly those who lack capacity or the ability to consent and are deemed vulnerable. There may be a requirement to seek advice from the Supervising Clinician or Allied Health Professional
Exchange factual information regarding all aspects of an examination to ensure patient is fully informed, providing encouragement, support and reassurance when required.
Have an understanding of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 safety acts to ensure duties are performed safely for patients, carers, colleagues and other service users.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people in a caring capacity
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital
- Previous experience of working in a radiology setting
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including aseptic technique
Knowledge
Essential
- GCSEs or equvalent
- Ability to use a computer and basic software
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent, in a health care related subject
Communication
Essential
- Good standard of communication skills
Desirable
- Level 3 Welsh Language Skills Speaking/Listening
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people in a caring capacity
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital
- Previous experience of working in a radiology setting
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including aseptic technique
Knowledge
Essential
- GCSEs or equvalent
- Ability to use a computer and basic software
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent, in a health care related subject
Communication
Essential
- Good standard of communication skills
Desirable
- Level 3 Welsh Language Skills Speaking/Listening
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.
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.
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).
