• Job Description

  Req#: C9028-25-0160?language=en&page=262&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Opportunities exist in our West Wales Division.

  Assistant Practitioners undertake mammography examinations for breast screening and related procedures in the healthcare environment, under the supervision of qualified Diagnostic Radiographers. Assistant Practitioners also undertake administration duties to facilitate the workflow throughout the department which requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

  The trainee position offers a training course over the course of a year. Once qualified, the qualified Assistant Practitioner will have acquired practical skills in specified areas of mammography and the right to work in conjunction with a Radiographer on the mobile screening units and in our standing unit. The job will include travelling to and working in mobile units, with some requirement to stay overnight.

  Band 3 while training,Band 4 when qualified.

  Main duties of the job

  The office holder will gain practical skills in clearly specified areas of mammography as well as ensuring a theoretical knowledge base, which is essential to ensure safe practice.

  This is an exciting opportunity to develop clinical skills that will enable the successful candidate to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of screening mammography.

  The practical element of the training will be in the workplace. However, the post's dealer will be required to undertake a full year of study towards the Welsh Open Level 4 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Mammography Screening (Wales).

  Applicants, who require training, will need to commit to working as a mammographer at BTW for at least two years after qualifying or there will be a requirement to pay back a portion of the training fees.

  The role requires the successful candidate to have a caring nature with excellent teamwork and communication skills. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service is essential.

  We would like to hear from self-motivated, motivated individuals who wish to further their career and become part of our forward-thinking team.

  The post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, and due to the nature of the role only women should apply.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this job; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.

  About us

  Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

  To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

  Details

  Date posted

  20 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,433 to £29,551 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  028-ACS021-0525

  Job locations

  Breast Test Wales

  18 Cathedral Road

  Cardiff

  CF11 9LJ

  
  

  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

  English

  Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE Subjects
  • Ability to study for NVQ level 2, 3 and 4
  • Good command of the English language
  • Evidence of recent study and application in the work setting

  Desirable

  • Certificate of Higher education in Assistant Radiographic Practice

  English

  Essential

  • Experience dealing with people
  • Evidence of work based learning experience

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and previous experience of a clinical workplace

  English

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to travel to place of work
  • Basic computer skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh speaker

  English

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the work of the National Health Breast Screening Service

  Person Specification

  English

  Essential

  • Minimum 5 GCSE Subjects
  • Ability to study for NVQ level 2, 3 and 4
  • Good command of the English language
  • Evidence of recent study and application in the work setting

  Desirable

  • Certificate of Higher education in Assistant Radiographic Practice

  English

  Essential

  • Experience dealing with people
  • Evidence of work based learning experience

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and previous experience of a clinical workplace

  English

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to travel to place of work
  • Basic computer skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh speaker

  English

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the work of the National Health Breast Screening Service

  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

  Public Health Wales

  Address

  Breast Test Wales

  18 Cathedral Road

  Cardiff

  CF11 9LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Public Health Wales

  Address

  Breast Test Wales

  18 Cathedral Road

  Cardiff

  CF11 9LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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