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Come and join the fantastic Ultrasound Radiology team here at GEH. The prospective candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Radiologists, Sonographers and RDA's
They will use their experience in health care to run lists alongside Consultants and Radiographers, as well as assisting with all manner of procedures including Biopsies, FNA's and intimate procedures.
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skill, knowledge and competence to be determined within the service.
The Ultrasound RDA will be directly responsible for the safe completion of delegated duties and assisted patient care.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in the care of patients each shift under the supervision of a Sonographer/Consultant.
* Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities, in line with appropriate standards and guidelines.
* To assist in the booking of ultrasound examinations supporting the booking team.
* Venepuncture / Cannulation procedures.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job responsibilities
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* 12 months experience in acute care/hospital setting
* NVQ Level 2 in Patient Care
* Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc
* Interventional Radiology experience
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
* Care Certificate
* NVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care
* Evidence of CPD
Skills and Abilities
* IT Skills - can use computer, email, word
* Able to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
* Knowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
* Good written and verbal communication skills
Personal Qualities
* Work in line with the Trusts ExCEL values and compact agreement
* An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
* Able to work on own initiative
* Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
* Reliable
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated
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.
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