About this role
Job summary To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patients needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.
Post will close early if max numbers reached.
Main duties of the job To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times To work as part of a team To work with minimal supervision To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs To plan and prioritise own workload To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours To be pro-active in own self-development To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination To attend all mandatory training To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week.
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job overview
To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patient’s needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.
Post will close early if max numbers reached. Main duties of the job
To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times To work as part of a team To work with minimal supervision To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs To plan and prioritise own workload To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours To be pro-active in own self-development To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination To attend all mandatory training To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior manager To communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical condition To be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current task To understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policies To carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management team To undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actioned To always present a professional front while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the department Coordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departments To assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from the scanning rooms, in line with trust manual handling policies To train and mentor junior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience Essential
Experience with difficult and challenging situations Experience with difficult and challenging situations
Desirable
NHS experience as healthcare support worker Experience with mentoring and training Experience working in ultrasound
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)