University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound Team as an Imaging Department Assistant. The successful applicant is required to provide a supportive role to the Ultrasound team ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service. The post will be based at County Hospital.
You will work as part of the team to give the best quality of service by assisting sonographers, nurses and medical staff by carrying out non-radiographic clinical and non-clinical tasks within the Maternity and General Medical Ultrasound Departments throughout the Imaging Directorate.
The successful candidate will be experienced in healthcare and/or working with the public. Be flexible to the department needs, covering various shift patterns. We are looking for someone who can be fully flexible to cover shifts, mainly Monday to Friday and evening, although some weekend work may be required. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for the post.
Main duties of the job
A caring, co-operative and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well-being of the patient. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with experience of direct patient care desirable but not essential.
Duties include general patient care, some data input and clerical duties, keeping the department safe and clean, liaising with ward staff, porters, radiographers, administrative staff and patients to ensure the department runs smoothly. Confidentiality is vitally important and basic computer knowledge/skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at Grade C or above
* Evidence of continuing development
* Experience in a caring environment
Skills
* Basic computer skills including accurate data input
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Reliability / flexibility
* Evening and weekend working
Additional
* Full clean driving license
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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