Imaging Department Assistant Lead

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Imaging Department Assistant Lead in a leading healthcare institution. This role involves supporting the Ultrasound team, ensuring high-quality service delivery through effective collaboration with medical staff. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a caring and flexible approach. With a commitment to staff development and a diverse working environment, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care and departmental efficiency. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services across multiple sites.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous IDA experience is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Imaging department assistants.
• Assist in inpatient flow and auditing processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in direct patient care

Job description

Imaging Department Assistant Lead - ULTRASOUND

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound Team as an Imaging Department Assistant Lead.

The successful applicant is required to provide a supportive role to the Ultrasound team and have previous IDA experience, ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service. You will work as part of the team to give the best quality of service by assisting sonographers, nurses, and medical staff by carrying out non-radiographic clinical and non-clinical tasks within the Maternity and General Medical Ultrasound Departments throughout the Imaging Directorate.

A caring, co-operative, and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well-being of the patient. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with experience of direct patient care desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities include leading the Imaging department assistants, providing training, auditing, sterile trolley training, and assisting in our inpatient department with inpatient flow.

Confidentiality is vital, and basic computer skills are essential. The ability to work as part of a team is also required.

The Ultrasound Department provides a 7-day service with hours between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm across both Royal Stoke and County sites and multiple community units. Therefore, it is essential that the post holder is a vehicle owner and has a full driving license.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All our employees contribute value regardless of role, and we offer a wide range of development opportunities to help everyone fulfill their potential.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We foster a diverse and respectful environment where all staff feel valued.

Investing in our staff has a direct positive impact on the quality of care we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the community we serve.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Marie Lomax
• Job Title: Junior Operational Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]