Job summary Imaging Department Assistant - ULTRASOUNDAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ultrasound Team as an Imaging Department AssistantThe 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 patient to make sure 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.
About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.
We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford.
Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.For more details on the post, please contact Marie Lomax (see contact details)PLEASE NOTE PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at Grade C or above evidence of continuing development Desirable experience in a caring environment Skills Essential Basic computer skills including accurate data input Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Reliability / flexibility Essential cross site working Evening and weekend working additonal Desirable Full clean driving license