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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
* 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.
* The Post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical practices within the radiotherapy environment.
* 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: Velindre NHS
Job Details
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.
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.
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: Velindre Cancer Centre
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