Job summary
The ultrasound department in the Princess Anne Hospital is looking for another team member to help us deliver excellent care to our patients. Our Ultrasound Assistants work closely with Sonographers, Nurses and other Ultrasound Assistants.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- weekend rotational cover for the early pregnancy unit- phlebotomy trained , or willing to be trained- drivers licence , must be able to get to community centres
This role is very patient-focused and service driven. As part of this role you will work in a variety of different areas within Princess Anne Hospital such as ultrasound, early pregnancy clinic, and post menopause clinic and occasionally in the Breast imaging Department when needed. This role includes working out in the community based ultrasound clinic at Bitterne Health Centre and hoping to expand to other locations. Candidates must be able to travel to these different sites as transport is not provided.A Flexible approach to working hours is essential as early evening until 6pm and weekend shifts will be part of the role.Full training will be given to the successful candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- weekend rotational cover for the early pregnancy unit- phlebotomy trained , or willing to be trained- drivers licence , must be able to get to community centres
This role is very patient-focused and service driven. As part of this role you will work in a variety of different areas within Princess Anne Hospital such as ultrasound, early pregnancy clinic, and post menopause clinic and occasionally in the Breast imaging Department when needed. This role includes working out in the community based ultrasound clinic at Bitterne Health Centre and hoping to expand to other locations. Candidates must be able to travel to these different sites as transport is not provided.A Flexible approach to working hours is essential as early evening until 6pm and weekend shifts will be part of the role.Full training will be given to the successful candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Vocational Qualification at Level 2/GCSEs at grade A* -C or equivalent
- Experience in a relevant care environment.
- Able to communicate with people of all ages, with any disability and / or from any culture.
- Able to cope in distressing circumstances including able to support distressed parents/carers
- Previous experience in customer care setting
- Previous experience working with people
- Previous experience working within a team
- Able to work using own initiative
Desirable
- Previous work in a health care setting which should be recent (within the last year), 'hands on' care experience
- Education to A Level/ T Level in one subject
- Previous experience of stock control
Skills
Essential
- General IT skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Taking the initiative
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Vocational Qualification at Level 2/GCSEs at grade A* -C or equivalent
- Experience in a relevant care environment.
- Able to communicate with people of all ages, with any disability and / or from any culture.
- Able to cope in distressing circumstances including able to support distressed parents/carers
- Previous experience in customer care setting
- Previous experience working with people
- Previous experience working within a team
- Able to work using own initiative
Desirable
- Previous work in a health care setting which should be recent (within the last year), 'hands on' care experience
- Education to A Level/ T Level in one subject
- Previous experience of stock control
Skills
Essential
- General IT skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Taking the initiative
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
