Ultrasound Assistant

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking compassionate Assistants to support the Ultrasound Department. Responsibilities include patient care, assisting during procedures, and using a Radiology Information System. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Join a dedicated team committed to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Capacity to provide excellent patient-focused care.
• Ability to work flexible hours across 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients, relatives, and visitors during their visit.
• Assisting in moving patients in examination rooms.
• Using Radiology information system (CRIS) for patient records.
• Supporting Radiologists during procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Radiology Information System (CRIS)

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to recruit Assistants to work within the Ultrasound Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment. As a Trust, our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve and that means giving our patients the best care and experience we can.

Consideration will be given to applicants for both full-time and part-time hours.

The post involves supporting our Sonographers and Radiologists in providing quality patient care in Ultrasound.

You must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach as you will be required to work hours between 8am-8pm across 7 days a week. For this role, you will be required to assist with the movement of patients around the examination rooms, to use the Radiology Information System (CRIS), ensure equipment is used correctly and any faults reported and to liaise with a wide range of staff, including those from other departments. In return, we offer you work within a friendly and supportive environment and in a team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Care for patients, carers, visitors, and relatives during their visit to the Department.
• To act as chaperone in line with Trust policy.
• To help with the movement of patients in the examination rooms
• Assist Radiologists during biopsy and aspiration procedures, including the removal of cannulas and butterfly needles.
• Help prepare sterile examination trolleys.
• Care for patients after procedures, monitor their progress and report back to the supervising Radiologist.
• To use the Radiology information system (CRIS) to record the patients Radiology episode.
• To comply with the Trust's policies
• To maintain associated records, both paper and electronic
• To ensure equipment is used correctly and any faults or concerns are reported to senior staff.
• To liaise with a wide range of staff caring for the patient - including medical staff, ward staff, staff from other departments
• To participate in the department's out of hours service.
• To assist with audit projects as required.
• To dispose of any clinical sharps bins and clinical waste to the appropriate areas in line with trust policy.
• To be responsible for complying with Health & Safety policy, agreed policies and procedures of the Radiology Department, the local rules under IRMER (ionising radiation law) and the agreed policies and procedures of the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We\'re on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!