Main area Radiology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Weekends, Bank Holidays and evening) Job ref 272-6935488
Employer: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town: Doncaster
Salary: £23,615 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/03/2025 23:59
Radiology Department Assistant - Ultrasound Scanning
Band 2
Job overview
The Radiology Service is building a new and exciting future. You will be joining our friendly ultrasound team offering clinical cross-site support by providing the highest quality care. This will involve dealing with patients who are very ill or distressed, therefore good interpersonal skills are essential. You will be expected to work flexibly, participating in an extended 7-day service predominantly based in Ultrasound scanning.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the challenges of a busy working and constantly changing environment, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. You should have proven computer experience and possess good interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous experience in a medical environment would be an advantage for this varied and interesting role.
This is a Trust post and you will be required to travel to all sites as required. Working hours will be in line with the needs of the service and will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays; therefore a flexible approach is essential.
Main duties of the job
1. Working with a team of motivated and committed staff, to provide a first class and effective service to all patients attending Radiology.
2. To undertake clinical support tasks as required by the radiologists / sonographers / radiographers.
3. To undertake reception, clerical and other support duties as required.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience in a caring profession
* Experience in a Clinical setting / Medical Environment
Qualifications/Training
* GCSE English & Maths @ level C or above (or equivalent)
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills to a wide audience including the multi-disciplinary team / patients / relatives
* Ability to communicate with patients/service users where there are barriers to understanding (language, hearing impaired, learning difficulties)
* Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
* Able to prioritise workload
* To be able to travel independently to meet the demands of the post
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