Radiology Department Assistant/Chaperone - Ultrasound Scanning

Job summary

The Radiology Service is building a new and exciting future.

Predominantly based within the Community Diagnostic Service based at Montagu Hospital.

You will be joining our friendly ultrasound team offering clinical cross-site support by providing the highest quality care. This will involve dealing with patients who are very ill or distressed, therefore good interpersonal skills are essential. You will be expected to work flexibly, participating in an extended 7-day service and may be asked to work at all hospital sites.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the challenges of a busy working and constantly changing environment, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. You should have proven computer experience and possess good interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous experience in a medical environment would be an advantage for this varied and interesting role.

This is a Trust post and you will be required to travel to all sites as required. Working hours will be in line with the needs of the service and will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays; therefore a flexible approach is essential.

Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants will be considered (this provision applies under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

Working with a team of motivated and committed staff, to provide a first class and effective service to all patients attending Radiology

To undertake clinical support tasks as required by the radiologists / sonographers / radiographers

To undertake reception, clerical and other support duties as required

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.