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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9:00-5:00, in the future 12hour days 8-8:30pm and weekend, cross-site and bank holiday work on a rota basis)
Job ref
040-ACS156-0626
Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nevill Hall Hospital
Town
Abergavenny
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/06/2026 23:59

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board logo

Health Care Support Worker - Radiology

Band 3

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 [email protected] 

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

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Greet patients, performing initial ID checks

Collect and escort patients to/from examination rooms.

Chaperone for patients undergoing intimate examinations, ensuring dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Work alongside and under direction of senior registered staff, assist with aseptic techniques and examinations such as fine needle
aspirations.

Prepare equipment for a complex trolley setting, assisting staff with setting the aseptic area.

Recognise the signs of a deteriorating patient and contrast media reaction

Attend to patients' hygiene needs and assist with dressing/undressing and toileting requirements.

Work alone in a specified setting relevant to role and experience, under indirect supervision.

Commit to the provision of out of hours, shifts, and cross site working as required to ensure service provision.

Use a variety of software programmes.

Support the induction and training of newly employed staff through the demonstration of own duties and role.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Credit Unions WalesApprenticeships logoAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.RNIBCore principlesDisability Confident Leader - Welsh

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lyndsey Nelson
Job title
Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01873 732355
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