Imaging Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Imaging Assistants to join a dynamic Ultrasound team. In this role, you will provide high-quality patient care, assisting Sonographers and Radiologists with a variety of ultrasound examinations and procedures. The position emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, ensuring efficient patient flow and care. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment, especially in radiology.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide empathetic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sonographers and Radiologists with ultrasound examinations.
• Manage patient care and organization within the ultrasound service.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Clinical Trolley Setup

Record-Keeping

Patient Interaction

Stress Management

Aseptic Techniques

Education

General Education including English

NVQ or equivalent in Health Studies

Job description

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Based at Mile End Community Diagnostic Centre and rotational in the Networked Ultrasound services (The Royal London and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals). We are looking for highly motivated, flexible, hardworking, and caring Imaging Assistants to join our friendly and well-supported Ultrasound team at Mile End Community Diagnostic Centre & Networked Ultrasound Service, The Royal London, and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals, which are part of Barts Health NHS Trust.

As a member of our busy and dynamic department, your central role would be to provide the highest quality and efficient 7-day 12-hour service. You would assist Sonographers and Radiologists with various duties, including managing patient flow, chaperoning patients across a wide range of ultrasound examinations such as General Abdominal, Gynaecological, Head and Neck, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, and Neonatal Hip ultrasound examinations. You are also required to assist with medical ultrasound procedures like biopsies and musculoskeletal steroid injections.

Please note that the interview is face-to-face only. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Durai Smart (Lead Sonographer CDC & Networked Ultrasound Service) via email.

This post falls within the Criminal Records Disclosure policy; therefore, a criminal records check will be applied for the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality care for patients referred to our service.

• Assist Sonographers and Radiologists with a wide range of ultrasound examinations and procedures.

• Manage organization and patient care within the inpatient ultrasound service.

• Manage DNA and assist with booking inpatient scans and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, renowned for excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, providing safe, compassionate care and fostering an inclusive, supportive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for detailed information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• General Education to include English
• NVQ or equivalent in Health Studies

Experience

• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Experience handling stressful and emotionally charged situations
• Previous radiology department experience

Knowledge

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Collaborative working skills
• Organized and efficient
• Flexible working pattern
• Conflict resolution and stress management skills
• Empathetic patient interaction
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated with a drive for performance and improvement
• Teamwork and prioritization skills
• Clinical trolley setup using aseptic techniques
• Record-keeping and data entry skills
• Ability to follow instructions from sonographers/lead sonographers
• Monitoring blood pressure and blood sugar levels
• Experience delivering bad news to patients

Other

• Ability to perform duties with aids and adaptations
• Smart personal appearance
• Professional conduct and integrity
• Commitment to personal and team development
• Supportive of an open and collaborative culture