Ultrasound Assistant

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available to recruit Assistants to work within the Ultrasound Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment. As a Trust, our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve and that means giving our patients the best care and experience we can.

Consideration will be given to applicants for both full-time and part-time hours.

The post involves supporting our Sonographers and Radiologists in providing quality patient care in Ultrasound.

You must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach as you will be required to work hours between 8am-8pm across 7 days a week. For this role, you will be required to assist with the movement of patients around the examination rooms, to use the Radiology Information System (CRIS), ensure equipment is used correctly and any faults reported and to liaise with a wide range of staff, including those from other departments. In return, we offer you work within a friendly and supportive environment and in a team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

Care for patients, carers, visitors, and relatives during their visit to the Department.
To act as chaperone in line with Trust policy.
To help with the movement of patients in the examination rooms
To use the Radiology information system (CRIS) to record the patients Radiology episode.
To comply with the Trust's policies
To maintain associated records, both paper and electronic
To ensure equipment is used correctly and any faults or concerns are reported to senior staff.
To liaise with a wide range of staff caring for the patient- including medical staff, ward staff, staff from other departments
To assist with audit projects as required.
To dispose of any clinical sharps bins and clinical waste to the appropriate areas in line with trust policy.
To be responsible for complying with Health & Safety policy, agreed policies and procedures of the Radiology Department, the local rules under IRMER (ionising radiation law) and the agreed policies and procedures of the Trust
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness with in the whole of the X-Ray Department
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times
To work as part of a team

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-UDA-778

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

To have worked in a public facing role

Desirable

To have worked in the public sector

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates good communication skills
Has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team

Knowlegde

Essential

Has experience of using basic IT systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

Is aligned with the Trust values

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

To have worked in a public facing role

Desirable

To have worked in the public sector

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates good communication skills
Has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team

Knowlegde

Essential

Has experience of using basic IT systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

Is aligned with the Trust values

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).

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