Ultrasound Assistant (Band 3)
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology team working as an Ultrasound Assistant.
You will be based at Airedale General Hospital. You will be required to support and assist the Sonographers and radiologists in the smooth running of the Ultrasound department.
This will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with the procedure including interventional procedures. You will be required to assist with personal care to patients if required, for example toileting. Undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards, appointments and clinicians. Cleaning of rooms and equipment will be required as well as setting up rooms prior to the commencement of lists. Ensuring all rooms are stocked up for the smooth running of sessions
Your hours will be 34 hours per week, hours to be arranged this may include extended days until 8.30pm. Weekend shifts are available over and above the 34 contracted hours.
If you would like to arrange a visit or ask any further questions please contact Janet Underwood Operational lead ultrasound at janet.underwood3@nhs.net or on 01535292251
Main duties of the job
Receiving patients into the department at Airedale.2. Checking, booking and amending patient details onto the department ITsystem where required.3. Co-coordinating patient lists to ensure patients are kept to time.4. Be responsible for liaising with porters regarding ward patients using electronicsystem, and verbal communication skills and supporting the portering whenrequired.5. Checking patient information including identification of patients, preparation forthe examination and completion of WHO check lists6. Recording Weight/Height of patients where appropriate.7. Confirming examinations on IT system upon completion of theexamination.8. Using Hospital Administration System and Radiology.9. Information System in line with protocol and following training.10.Making appointments under guidance from Sonographers11.Clerical duties including the registration of patients, dealing with enquiries,obtaining previous X-ray and Ultrasound records, use of the departmentalcomputer ( RIS system ) .In addition, the maintenance of a computerisedappointments diary12.To assist in the care of patients undergoing Ultrasound examinations which willinclude dealing with poorly and distressed patients, escorting patients andrelatives, explaining procedures and assisting with dressing, undressing andtoileting where necessary.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro rata/annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
423-5952715
Job locations
Airedale NHS Trust
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale NHS Trust
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
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