Ultrasound Assistant Full Time NEW

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Ultrasound Assistant to join our non-obstetric ultrasound team at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication skills to deliver excellent patient focused care in a challenging environment. The successful candidate will work alongside our Sonographers, Clinical Vascular Scientists, Radiologists and Radiology Nurses to ensure a safe, efficient and caring environment for all patients undergoing a range of non-obstetric ultrasound scans and ultrasound guided interventional procedures.

Previous experience of working in Radiology and training/experience in aseptic techniques are essential.

Consideration will be given to applicants for both full-time and part-time hours.

You must be flexible in your approach as you will be required to work hours between 8am-8pm across 7 days a week (including bank holidays).

Main duties of the job

• Greet, identify and prepare patients for a range of ultrasound examinations
• To care for and provide reassurance to patients (including children and vulnerable adults), carers, visitors and relatives during their visit to the department
• To assist with the flow of patients (both inpatient and outpatient) through the department and ensure that patient’s dignity, privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
• To assist Radiologists and Radiology Nurses during ultrasound guided biopsy and aspiration procedures
• To help prepare sterile examination trolleys
• To help care for patients post procedure and report back any concerns to the Radiology Nurse or Radiologist
• To assist Sonographers and Clinical Vascular Scientists with a range of non-obstetric examinations and act as a chaperone in line with trust policy
• To decontaminate ultrasound equipment in line with departmental and trust infection control policies
• To ensure that equipment is used correctly and any faults or concerns are reported to senior staff
• To dispose of any clinical waste and sharps bins to appropriate areas in line with trust policies
• Assist with moving and handling of patients, trolleys and wheelchairs.
• To maintain accurate patient records, both electronic and paper
• Assist with audit projects as required

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We’re on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, ‘To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,’ is not just a statement; it’s a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values – Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted – we’re determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let’s make a difference together!