Radiology Department Assistant (Ultrasound)

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an Ultrasound Support Assistant to assist radiology teams during ultrasound examinations, mentor junior RDAs, and rotate between obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound across PAHT sites. You will book patients, prepare rooms, and ensure patient care remains the priority.

Ideal candidates will provide empathetic patient care, maintain confidentiality, and work well within a team while developing professionally through mandatory training and

Qualifications

Experience supporting ultrasound departments.
Ability to mentor junior RDAs.
Strong communication and teamwork.
Willingness to rotate across obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.
Commitment to patient care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide an effective Radiology service within departmental protocols.
Communicate with patients, relatives, peers and staff.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
Support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs.
Plan and prioritise workload; cover evenings and weekends within contracted hours.
Train and mentor junior staff.
Prepare ultrasound room and equipment and ensure cleanliness between patients.
Attend mandatory training and report incidents as per Trust policy.
Coordinate patient arrival/departure and assist in patient handling.
Liaise with ward staff and porters to facilitate workflow.
Rotate between PAHT sites as required.

Skills

Ultrasound assistance

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Tools

CRIS System

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex. Fixed term end date 23/07/2027.

Job Overview

To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patient’s needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.

Post will close early if max numbers reached.

Main duties of the job

To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols
To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation
To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times
To work as part of a team
To work with minimal supervision
To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs
To plan and prioritise own workload
To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours
To be pro- active in own self-development
To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination
To attend all mandatory training
To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy
To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements
To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations
Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior manager
To communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical condition
To be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current task
To understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policies
To carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management team
To undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actioned
To always present a professional front while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the department
Coordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departments
To assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from the scanning rooms, in line with trust manual handling policies
To train and mentor junior staff.
To be able to prepare the ultrasound room and equipment for all various types of ultrasound scans, ensuring all equipment is cleaned appropriately between each patient.
To act as a chaperone for patients as required.
To prepare trolleys for ultrasound procedures using the aseptic technique.
Support and assist Sonographers and Radiologists during scanning.
To liaise with ward staff and porters to facilitate workflow
To collect patients and prepare them for their examination
To scan any relevant paperwork to the Radiology IT systems
To manage inpatient orders on CRIS and contact relevant teams regarding patient details
To be aware of risks related to communicable diseases and procedures for barrier nursed /reverse barrier nursed patients
To rotate between all sites within PAHT
To organise inpatient scans according to staff skill mix/availability
To aid in the personal care of patients
To aid Sonographers and Radiologists in Ultrasound guided injection lists
To liaise with patient transport
To support staff in emergency situations
Empathetic support required when assisting patients with unexpected scan findings, particularly in the obstetric department. Approaching the sonographer or line manager is encouraged if any emotional support is needed after distressing situations