An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant (Band 3) to join our friendly and professional ultrasound team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
This key role supports the smooth, safe and efficient running of the Ultrasound Department across our three locations: Conquest Hospital, Eastbourne District General Hospital and the Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated team player with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will work closely with sonographers, radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care and administrative support within a busy ultrasound department.
Main duties of the job
You’ll assist with a variety of ultrasound and interventional examinations, help prepare and maintain clinical areas, and ensure patients feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their visit. You’ll also act as a chaperone for both sonographers and Consultant Radiologists across general and Obstetric ultrasound lists and provide reassurance and support to patients during sometimes sensitive or complex scans. Additionally, you will assist in the administrative aspects of the department including preparation of the ultrasound rooms, management of stock, booking of ward patients and performing departmental audit for clinical governance.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work. The core operating hours of the department are:
* The Conquest Hospital – 08:30 to 17:00 (1 hour lunch due to consultant clinics)
* Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre – 09:00 to 17:00 (30 minute lunch)
This is a cross-site post assisting in all 3 locations with one main base site. Flexible working would be considered.
Previous NHS experience within an ultrasound healthcare setting is preferred.
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 onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
Qualifications
* Minimum requirement of relevant NVQ 3 and documented evidence of further training in relevant clinical skills and departmental procedures e.g. I.V. cannulation, patient monitoring skills and aseptic technique. e.g. CHS19
* Computerised patient record systems, to NVQ3 equivalent
* EDCL or other recognised IT qualification
Experience
* Significant recent experience as an RDA in a hospital environment
* Recent proven experience in a similar role in NHS.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
* Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
* Good organisational skills
* Able to work independently
* Competent and accurate IT skills for both data entry on Radiology Information System and to use other hospital data bases. Ability to use programs such as Excel to produce audit reports and produce spreadsheets for inclusion in audit paperwork
* Cannulation on a regular basis
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.
£25,760 to £27,476 per annum, pro rata
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