Echocardiography Assistant

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as an Echocardiography Assistant within the Cardiology Department at Wycombe Hospital

You will join our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiac physiologists, nurses and admin staff who are dedicated to providing a high quality, cardiac diagnostic imaging service

You'll need a caring nature and the ability to see each patient as an individual and carry out this role with empathy and understanding.

It is essential to have a good level of general education and a basic understanding of IT. Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are also an essential requirement of this post.

Previous healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential, and we will provide the support and training necessary to carry out your duties.

This is a full-time position - Monday -Friday 9-5.

**Clinical tasks**:
Maintain excellent hygiene within the clinical area, using the appropriate methods to ensure equipment is cleaned

Gain a good understanding of the different clinical procedures that are performed in the department

Measure the height, weight and blood pressure of patients attending for scans

Assist with ultrasound lists by preparing the room with appropriate equipment, and ensuring patients are dressed appropriately

Stock and replenish rooms on a daily basis

Maintain the departmental resuscitation trolley

Escort/chaperone patients during procedures

General help and assistance to the medical team

**General tasks**:
Work autonomously as part of the imaging team, have a flexible approach to daily tasks and providing help where needed

Participate in patient surveys and department audits on a regular basis

Undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust

Act as the point of contact for the department, greet patients on arrival and process imaging referrals appropriately

Effectively use hospital software

Process all electronic orders received via Evolve

Organise imaging lists in ultrasound

Communicate effectively with patients and relatives

Maintain health and safety in the department

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.