Ultrasound Department Assistant

6 months ago


Poole, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Ultrasound team at Poole Hospital.

This is a Band 2 - Band 3 progression grade which entails developing the job competencies needed to carry out the full range of duties of the role through work experience and on the job/tailored training activities. Progression to Band 3 will follow the successful completion of all training and sign off of the specific job responsibilities. This is likely to take around twelve months and progression to Band 3 will be effective from formal sign off.

Hours to be discussed prior or at the interview.

**Base Location**: Poole Hospital

**Interview Date**: to be confirmed

**The main duties are**:
Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including dealing with bodily fluids, taking observations etc.

Assisting Consultant Radiologists with procedures under ultrasound guidance such as biopsies, drainages and aspirations. Assisting sonographers and patients during their visit to the department.

Inputting data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and the image archive system (PACS).

Assisting patients to prepare for examinations by helping them undress and explaining the procedure to them whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.

Preparing procedure rooms for the forthcoming patients by laying up sterile trolleys.

Assisting the patients through examinations, helping them to manoeuvre on the examination table, providing re-assurance and giving an explanation of what is happening.

Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient appointments/care.

Act as chaperone during examinations.

You will be working with Consultant Radiologists and Sonographers. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert


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