Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy department at Velindre Cancer Service. This post is based at our new Radiotherapy Satellite centre at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job o To work as an integral part of the Radiotherapy team to support the Radiotherapy pathway including but not limited to pretreatment, treatment, on-treatment review and reception support. o The Post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical practices within the radiotherapy environment o As an employee of the NHS Wales the post holder will be required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 04 April 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 Full-time, Part-time Reference number 120-ACS153-0425 Job locations Velindre Cancer Service (Radiotherapy Satellite Unit at Neville Hall Hospital) Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG 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. 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. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant in hospital /care home setting. Demonstrate good knowledge of Health and Safety. Experience of working face to face with customers/patients Desirable Experience of dealing with distressed patients/carers Experience of using patient management systems e.g. WCP and WPAS Communication training Customer care training Knowledge of waiting times Experience of working within a hospital background. Willingness to undertake training required to enhance the role Qualifications and Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in health care. Good general standard of education includes English and Maths as a minimum Desirable Evidence of educational development Aptitude and Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent Organisational skills Evidence of team working IT skills- excel, word, outlook Basic clinical skills Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances Desirable Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1 ECDL Audit training IV Cannulation Venepuncture Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant in hospital /care home setting. Demonstrate good knowledge of Health and Safety. Experience of working face to face with customers/patients Desirable Experience of dealing with distressed patients/carers Experience of using patient management systems e.g. WCP and WPAS Communication training Customer care training Knowledge of waiting times Experience of working within a hospital background. Willingness to undertake training required to enhance the role Qualifications and Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in health care. Good general standard of education includes English and Maths as a minimum Desirable Evidence of educational development Aptitude and Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent Organisational skills Evidence of team working IT skills- excel, word, outlook Basic clinical skills Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances Desirable Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1 ECDL Audit training IV Cannulation Venepuncture 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 Velindre Cancer Centre Address Velindre Cancer Service (Radiotherapy Satellite Unit at Neville Hall Hospital) Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)