Ultrasound Assistant (Band 3)
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
To assist the Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the smooth running of the Ultrasound, Ante Natal and Breast service, interventional work over all the Airedale sites as required. This will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with the procedure, giving personal care to patients, for example toileting, undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards and clinicians.Taking blood samples to support our Obstetric ultrasound /Pregnancy screening serviceMentoring students/ new members of staff as and when required.The role is patient focused, service driven and varied.Patient contact is required
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for liaising with porters regarding ward patients using electronic system, and verbal communication skills and supporting the portering when required.
Using Hospital Administration System and Radiology
To assist in the care of patients undergoing Ultrasound examinations which will include dealing with poorly and distressed patients, escorting patients and relatives, explaining procedures and assisting with dressing, undressing and toileting where necessary
To assist Sonographers and Radiologists during Ultrasound sessions including organising the smooth running of sessions, chaperoning during intimate examinations and assisting during biopsies and aspirations, ensuring patients are aware of next steps after conclusion of the examination
To maintain high standards of cleanliness of equipment, accessories, laundry etc throughout the department and keeping the examination room and patient areas clean, tidy and supplied with disposable items.
To undertake stock control duties as required.
Ensuring infection control measures are followed in all clinical areas.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year N/A
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
423-7398606
Job locations
Airedale NHS Trust
Skipton Rd
Keighley
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale NHS Trust
Skipton Rd
Keighley
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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