Jobs
>
Keighley

    Ultrasound assistant - Keighley, United Kingdom - Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

    Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
    Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Keighley, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology team working as an Ultrasound Assistant.

    You will be based at Airedale General Hospital. You will be required to support and assist the Sonographers and radiologists in the smooth running of the Ultrasound department.

    This will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with the procedure including interventional procedures. You will be required to assist with personal care to patients if required, for example toileting. Undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards, appointments and clinicians. Cleaning of rooms and equipment will be required as well as setting up rooms prior to the commencement of lists. Ensuring all rooms are stocked up for the smooth running of sessions

    Your hours will be 19 hours per week, hours to be arranged this may include extended days until 8pm. Weekend shifts are available over and above the contracted hours.

    If you would like to arrange a visit or ask any further questions please contact Janet Underwood Operational lead ultrasound at or on

    Main duties of the job

  • Receiving patients into the department at Airedale.
  • Checking, booking and amending patient details onto the department IT system where required.
  • Co-ordinating patient lists to ensure patients are kept to time.
  • Be responsible for liaising with porters regarding ward patients using electronic system, and verbal communication skills and supporting the portering when required.
  • Checking patient information including identification of patients, preparation for the examination and completion of WHO check lists
  • Recording Weight/Height of patients where appropriate.
  • Confirming examinations on IT system upon completion of theexamination.
  • Using Hospital Administration System and Radiology.
  • Information System in line with protocol and following training.
  • Making appointments under guidance from Sonographers
  • Clerical duties including the registration of patients, dealing with enquiries, obtaining previous X-ray and Ultrasound records, use of the departmental computer ( RIS system ) .In addition, the maintenance of a computerised appointments diary.
  • To assist in the care of patients undergoing Ultrasound examinations which will include dealing with poorly and distressed patients, escorting patients and relatives, explaining procedures and assisting with dressing, undressing and toileting where necessary.

    • About us

    We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

    We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 equivalent or 4-5 GCSE grades A-C

    • Desirable

  • NVQ level III or equivalent (2 A levels) in Health or social care or related subjec

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Good communication skills - face to face and over the phone
  • Understands confidentiality

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of a wide range of patient care procedures
  • Recent experience of working with people in hospital environment or clinical setting

    • Desirable

  • Knowledge of radiology department
  • Knowledge of hospital IT/RIS systems
  • Experience of working with people in care environment
  • Experience of venipuncture and cannulation
  • Experience of setting up sterile trolleys

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Patient / customer care, communication, listening
  • Time management skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good team player
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Calm under pressure
  • Able to follow Trust policies and procedures
  • Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
  • Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

    Trust Grade F2

    17 hours ago

    Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Keighley, United Kingdom

    Labour ward triage, ward management, assisting in obstetric theatre, patient assessment in MAC · - 1ston call duties for acute gynaecology through ED, EPAU and GATU · - Gynaecology and Antenatal clinic under supervision · - Operating under supervision · The Department is a purpos ...

  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    Radiography Assistant/helper

    1 week ago

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

    The Job involves daily contact with patients with different clinical needs which you will be expected to assist with and ensure the workflow within the Ultrasound department is running smoothly. You will provide a chaperoning service and assist in interventional ultrasound examin ...

  • Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

    Ultrasound Clinical Lead

    1 week ago

    Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Oldham, United Kingdom

    Come and join our friendly and enthusiastic team within Ultrasound. If you are looking to develop and progress, and have the drive to lead a team of Sonographers to do the same, this is the place for you We are looking for a highly focused and passionate individual with the ambit ...

  • Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

    Ultrasound Clinical Lead

    1 week ago

    Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Oldham, United Kingdom

    The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we've a wealth of ...

  • Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

    Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

    1 week ago

    Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To perform, interpret, independently report and record on own ultrasound examinationsundertaken in line with protocols agreed by the Department of Radiology and the Trust. To be qualified and competent to undertake all aspects of obstetric including DQASSacc ...

  • Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

    Ultrasound Clinical Tutor

    1 week ago

    Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Salford, United Kingdom

    **Job overview**: · An exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate individual with an interest in training and development. This is an exciting time to be joining our friendly and enthusiastic team as we work to develop a robust training process for ultrasound students an ...

  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

    Reporting Sonographer

    2 days ago

    East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Blackburn, United Kingdom

    Come and join our friendly team of Sonographers working in the Ultrasound Departments of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and communities. · We have a range of new equipment and have a rolling replacement programme. We support service development and work in modern depts and f ...

  • Circle Health Group

    Sonographer (Bank)

    1 week ago

    Circle Health Group Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    **Sonographer** · **The Huddersfield Hospital** · **Bank shifts** · **£25 per hour and above (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)** · **The Huddersfield Hospital** is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with ...

  • Physiological Measurements Ltd

    Health Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Physiological Measurements Ltd Salford, United Kingdom

    **Physiological Measurements Limited **is an award winning, dynamic and vibrant health services provider, with a ground-breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. Our core purpos ...

  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    Consultant in Radiology

    1 day ago

    Leeds Teaching Hospitals Leeds, United Kingdom

    This is a 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Radiologist, with special interests in MSK Imaging taking a lead in the MSK ultrasound service development and delivery. This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the MSK Radiology team. The post will be based at the Leeds General Infir ...

  • CARE Fertility

    Healthcare Assistant

    1 week ago

    CARE Fertility Leeds, United Kingdom

    This is a really varied and wide-ranging role it has everything from supporting nurses, midwives and the wider clinic teams in the coordination of treatments to patients while making sure they can have the best possible experience they can receive. · Youll talk to patients and su ...

  • Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

    Radiographic Assistant Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Harrogate, United Kingdom

    We have vacancies for a part-time B4 Assistant Practitioner Radiographer looking for a new challenge. · Harrogate and District Hospital Trust have some excellent opportunities for applicants. We have a bold capital replacement scheme underway; our ED suite has already been remode ...

  • CARE Fertility

    Health Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    CARE Fertility Leeds, United Kingdom

    This is a really varied and wide-ranging role - it has everything from supporting nurses, midwives and the wider clinic teams in the coordination of treatments to patients while making sure they can have the best possible experience they can receive. · - You'll talk to patients a ...

  • Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

    Imaging Assistant

    1 week ago

    Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Harrogate, United Kingdom

    New Year, new start... are you ready for a role in care? · Harrogate and District Foundation Trust have excellent opportunities for individuals who want to provide care, support and practical assistance to patients, relatives, clinicians and professional staff. · This post is bas ...

  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

    Mammographer

    2 days ago

    East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United Kingdom

    Breast Imaging are looking for a qualified Mammographer on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave within the service. We are a team of friendly, approachable, supportive professionals who are committed to providing high quality individual care for all clients/patients att ...

  • East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

    Mammographer

    2 days ago

    East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United Kingdom

    Are you a qualified Mammographer, or an experienced radiographer looking to train as a mammographer. We are looking for someone to join our team of friendly, approachable, supportive professionals who are committed to providing high quality individual care for all clients/patient ...

  • CARE Fertility

    Healthcare Assistant

    1 week ago

    CARE Fertility Leeds, United Kingdom

    This is a really varied and wide-ranging role - it has everything from supporting nurses, midwives and the wider clinic teams in the coordination of treatments to patients while making sure they can have the best possible experience they can receive. · You'll talk to patients and ...

  • Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

    General Porter

    1 week ago

    Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    Responsible for the transfer of patients to wards and departments (often unaccompanied) by meansof wheelchair, trolley or bed. Patient valuables are the responsibility of nursing staff and will be dealtwith and documented on the ward. Patient belongings accompany the patient when ...

  • Medivet Group Ltd

    Veterinary Receptionist

    1 day ago

    Medivet Group Ltd Pontefract, United Kingdom

    **The role** · We believe in exceptional care for both our patients and client. · We are seeking a Veterinary Receptionist (Client Care Assistant) to join our practice. This role will be supporting a team of Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Patient Care Assistants. · As a Client C ...

  • Medivet Group Ltd

    Client Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Medivet Group Ltd Pontefract, United Kingdom

    **The role** · We believe in exceptional care for both our patients and client. · We are seeking a Veterinary Receptionist (Client Care Assistant) to join our practice. This role will be supporting a team of Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Patient Care Assistants. · As a Client C ...