Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, with a flexible approach to work and an interest in patient care/Radiology services to join our busy, friendly team.

Applicants will be employed on a permanent contract basis however, the requirement of this apprenticeship role is that within 24 months of commencing, the apprentice will achieve a QCF Level 2 qualification (46 credits) and supported to learn the skills required of the post.

The post holder will be required to act as a pivotal role in the patient pathway within Radiology supporting clerical and clinical duties as required.

Main duties of the job

To assist trained and medical staff to provide safe care for patients within Radiology.

To support qualified staff in the numerous disciplines within Radiology using knowledge and skills developed in the role.

To contribute to service improvements and communication ensuring safe and timely patient care.

Welsh Skills Essential: This post is advertised as Welsh skills are essential. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. We don’t need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. 

Working for our organisation

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 Taff.

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 with around 80% of our 15000 workforce living within our region making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but representative of the diverse communities that we serve.