Senior Radiology Assistant - Ultrasound

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex seeks a Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant to support various ultrasound and interventional examinations across multiple sites. The role involves maintaining clinical areas, managing stock, and providing patient reassurance. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ 3, experience in a hospital, and possess good communication and IT skills. This is an opportunity to be part of a friendly team and make a difference in patient experiences within healthcare. Apply today for this desirable position.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Free psychological support

Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• Documented evidence of further training in clinical skills.
• Significant recent experience as RDA in a hospital.
• Competence in patient monitoring and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ultrasound and interventional examinations.
• Maintain clinical areas and ensure patient comfort.
• Manage stock and perform departmental audit for governance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Independent work ability

Competent IT skills

Cannulation skills

Education

Minimum NVQ 3 in relevant field

EDCL or recognized IT qualification

Tools

Radiology Information System

Excel

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant (Band 3) to join our friendly and professional ultrasound team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

This key role supports the smooth, safe and efficient running of the Ultrasound Department across our three locations: Conquest Hospital, Eastbourne District General Hospitaland theBexhill Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)

Main duties

You'll assist with a variety of ultrasound and interventional examinations, help prepare and maintain clinical areas, and ensure patients feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their visit. You'll also act as a chaperone for both sonographers and Consultant Radiologists across general and Obstetric ultrasound lists and provide reassurance and support to patients during sometimes sensitive or complex scans. Additionally, you will assist in the administrative aspects of the department including preparation of the ultrasound rooms, management of stock, booking of ward patients and performing departmental audit for clinical governance.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same - you'll be part of a supportive, friendly team and well‑established team, developing your clinical skills and making a real difference to patients' experiences within our ultrasound service.

Core operating hours

• Eastbourne District General Hospital - 0830 til 1630 (30 minute lunch)
• The Conquest Hospital - 0830 til 1700 (1 hour lunch due to consultant clinics)
• Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre - 0900 til 1700 (30 minute lunch)

This is a cross‑site post assisting in all 3 locations with one main base site. Flexible working would be considered

Previous NHS experience within an ultrasound healthcare setting is preferred.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Minimum requirement of relevant NVQ 3 and documented evidence of further training in relevant clinical skills and departmental procedures e.g. I.V. cannulation, patient monitoring skills and aseptic technique. e.g. CHS19
• Computerised patient record systems, to NVQ3 equivalent

Desirable criteria

• EDCL or other recognised IT qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant recent experience as an RDA in a hospital environment

Desirable criteria

• Recent proven experience in a similar role in NHS.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills both verbal and non‑verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work independently
• Competent and accurate IT skills for both data entry on Radiology Information System and to use other hospital data bases. Ability to use programs such as Excel to produce audit reports and produce spreadsheets for inclusion in audit paperwork
• Cannulation on a regular basis

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download

• Senior RDA JD (PDF, 384.6KB)
• JHF (PDF, 880.3KB)
• Guidance for Applicants - AFC (PDF, 152.4KB)