Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant (Band 3) to join our ultrasound team across Eastbourne DGH, Conquest Hospital and the Bexhill CDC.

The role supports the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the Ultrasound Department, assisting with examinations, room preparation, stock management, and providing patient reassurance. NHS experience in ultrasound is preferred; flexible cross-site duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Good general education including English and Maths.
• NVQ level 3 in relevant subject.
• Evidence of further training in relevant clinical skills and departmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ultrasound and interventional examinations and prepare/maintain clinical areas.
• Act as chaperone for sonographers and radiologists and support patients during scans.
• Support administrative tasks including room prep, stock management and audits.

Education

Good general education including English and Maths

NVQ level 3 in relevant subject

Evidence of further training in relevant clinical skills

Job description

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Senior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Radiology Department Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Eastbourne & Conquest Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:30-17:00) Job ref 374-SR3938

Site Eastbourne DGH Town Eastbourne Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/11/2026 08:00

We are proud to provide Outstanding care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as Good overall, and Outstanding for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated Outstanding and Eastbourne DGH was rated Good Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

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 Hospital and the Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated team player with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will work closely with sonographers, radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care and administrative support within a busy ultrasound department.

Main duties of the job

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.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work. The core operating hours of the department are:

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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Positions available at Eastbourne District General Hospital & Conquest Hospital

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good general level education including English and Maths
• NVQ level 3 in relevant subject
• 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

Experience

• Significant recent experience as an RDA in a hospital environment
• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Recent proven experience in a similar role in NHS.

Skills

• Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good keyboard and IT skills for both data entry on Radiology information systems and to use a range of hospital databases
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel to produce reports and spreadsheets when required
• 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 experience 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

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Application numbers

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