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Radiology Department Assistant - Ultrasound

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

The closing date is 29 September 2024

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Job summary

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System

Organisations within scope are as follows:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
Southern Health Foundation Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton
Solent NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Hampshire Hospitals

Main duties of the job

To work in designated clinical sections of the diagnostic imaging department on a daily basis. Whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
To provide assistance to the Sonographers, Radiologists, Nurses, and Radiographic staff of the Diagnostic Imaging Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in both diagnostic and interventional procedures as necessary to ensure an efficient and effective Imaging service.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF936H

Job locations

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you want to work in a dynamic, progressive and state of the art department? Are you enthusiastic, positive, with a caring attitude and a desire to help patients? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Here at Queen Alexandra Hospitals we are seeking Radiology Department Assistants (RDA's) to join our Ultrasound team;

To work in designated clinical sections of the diagnostic imaging department on a daily basis. Whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
To provide assistance to the Sonographers, Radiologists, Nurses, and Radiographic staff of the Diagnostic Imaging Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in both diagnostic and interventional procedures as necessary to ensure an efficient and effective Imaging service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at Queen Alexandra Hospitals we are seeking Radiology Department Assistants (RDA's) to join our Ultrasound team;

To work in designated clinical sections of the diagnostic imaging department on a daily basis. Whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
To provide assistance to the Sonographers, Radiologists, Nurses, and Radiographic staff of the Diagnostic Imaging Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in both diagnostic and interventional procedures as necessary to ensure an efficient and effective Imaging service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy, Numeracy and keyboard skills
ICT skills
Desire to deliver compassionate hands on care in the hospital environment
Driving Licence/ access to public transport as the post holder will be required to work in community sites

Desirable

NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in care or modules relevant to the area.
Level 2 English and Maths
To be articulate in expressing ideas
Good Standard of Education
Knowledge of the NHS

Experience

Essential

No previous experience is necessary but previous experience within a hospital setting is desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy, Numeracy and keyboard skills
ICT skills
Desire to deliver compassionate hands on care in the hospital environment
Driving Licence/ access to public transport as the post holder will be required to work in community sites

Desirable

NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in care or modules relevant to the area.
Level 2 English and Maths
To be articulate in expressing ideas
Good Standard of Education
Knowledge of the NHS

Experience

Essential

No previous experience is necessary but previous experience within a hospital setting is desirable.

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.