Radiology Department Assistant (Ultrasound)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £26,240.00 i £27,928.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26240.00 - £27928.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9292-25-0451 |
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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 This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.