Paediatric Ultrasound – Radiology Department Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The post is based at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital within the Ultrasound Department of Radiology. Radiology Department Assistants (RDA) support clinical activities across CT, MR, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy, in a state-of-the-art environment with a friendly team. You will work with Sonographers, Consultants and the multidisciplinary team.

Join a dynamic department; the role involves complex paediatric ultrasound cases. Relevant healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment is desirable, but not essential.
• You will be a good communicator and able to liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Able to work in a team and under pressure.
• Good telephone skills to take messages accurately for prioritizing workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients during their visit to the department and also with clinical staff during procedures.
• Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to coordinate workload and prioritisation.
• Take messages accurately to enable staff to make decisions about workload priority.
• Be part of a dynamic team and contribute to a comprehensive induction and yearly appraisal for knowledge and skills development.

Job description

The post is based at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital within the Ultrasound Department of Radiology. Radiology Department Assistants (RDA) support clinical activities across CT, MR, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy, in a state-of-the-art environment with a friendly team. You will work with Sonographers, Consultants and the multidisciplinary team.

Join a dynamic department; the role involves complex paediatric ultrasound cases. Relevant healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.