Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant
Clinically focussed role across Ultrasound, utilising advanced skills to work to a high level of proficiency, and in a professional manner.
To provide patient care and be part of the Ultrasound team, overcoming traditional barriers to enable the Trust to achieve its KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and service delivery targets.
To provide clinical and clerical support to the Ultrasound department.
To participate in audit preparation, liaising with Sonographers, Consultant Radiologists and other department members as well as wards.
Main duties of the job
General Duties and Responsibilities
* To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust.
* Behave and act at all times in accordance with the Trust Values, of Working Together, Respect and Compassion, Engagement and Involvement and Improvement and Development
* To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
* To participate fully in the performance and development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
* To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust to meet its statutory requirements.
* To be aware of the Trust's emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident.
* This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 2
* NVQ 3
* A - LEVELS
Experience
* Minimum 2 years as an RDA in a hospital environment
* Experience Assisting with Biopsies
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
* Organisational skills
* Training of junior RDAs
* Use of CRIS system
* Use of PACS system
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.
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata
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