Ultrasound Imaging Care Assistant
7 months ago
The Ultrasound Department has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Ultrasound Imaging Care Assistant (ICA) (band 3). The role of the Imaging Care Assistant is essential to safe and efficient patient flow across the department, responding to the needs of the service to provide support to patients and their clinician during their time in the department.
The Ultrasound service aims to deliver 1000 scans per week from rooms based in Derriford Hospital and other locations off site. We provide a service which extends into the evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Flexible working patterns can be supported if they fit in with service needs.
Please note that depending on experience and qualifications, applicants may start at a band 2 salary rate of pay until all necessary training has been completed.
- To facilitate the throughput of patients attending the Imaging Department so as to optimise the use of all resources and minimising delays.
- To support service delivery during weekdays, weekends, evenings and bank holidays as part of a roster. This incorporates locations at Derriford, South West Imaging Academy, Derriford Research Park, Cumberland UTC, Derriford UTC and future CDC.
- To register and book in patients on the computerised radiology system (CRIS) when required.
- Book patients on to the portering system (synbiotix)
- Providing reassurance to patients using the departments giving information to patients about their procedures.
- Providing emotional and physical support to patients during their treatments.
- Reporting any faults with equipment.
- Prepare an aseptic (ANTT) trolley and assist with MSK injections and fine needle aspirations (FNA)
- Take patient observations when required.
- Conduct point of care testing when required.
- Assisting with the preparation of clinical rooms.
**Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.**
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
- Accompanying patients to and from the scan room, providing advice to the patient on the correct way to change for their examination if required and where necessary assist with undressing and dressing.
- To get the patient ready for ultrasound examination appropriately when patient is in the scan room.
- To assist Radiographers/Sonographers/Registrars/Radiologists during patient examination as required using manual handling skills & mechanical aids when appropriate.
- To ensure the scan rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked according to the requirements of each room at all times.
- To be familiar with imaging procedures of all modalities in order to be able to explain them to patients of all ages & abilities, carers & relatives & report any concerns to a Radiographer.
- To provide support for anxious, emotional, frightened & terminally ill patients of all ages & their relatives.
- In the absence of the inpatient co-ordinator provide this role by assessing the clinical urgency of the patient, co-ordinate with the wards and input the tasks in the portering system, synbiotix.
- To transport patients to and from the department in wheelchairs or beds either alone or with a Porter or colleague as necessary. Also moving equipment from one modality to another.
- To assess any infection risks & use necessary precautions. There may be on occasional contacts with bodily fluids. To be competent in infection control issues concerning medical equipment in all areas of imaging.
- To be able to organise & prioritise your own workload to maintain efficient & effective patient management.
- To participate in any other duties commensurate with grade & at the discretion of the Service Line Manager and Modality Leads.
- To demonstrate the posts duties to assist in the training of new ICAs, Student Radiographers, Trainee Sonographers and Assistant Practitioners.
- To use IPM & keyboard skills to accurately enter patient information on to the computer system (CRIS) ensuring that data/alarms held is correct and completed in a timely manner.
- Adhere to the date protection act ensuring patient confidentiality at
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