Job summary
The Ultrasound Department has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Senior Ultrasound Imaging Care Assistant (ICA) (band 3) who will be supporting the team of ICAs within the Ultrasound service and deputising for the Ultrasound ICA Team Leader.
The Ultrasound service aims to deliver 1000 scans per week from rooms based in Derriford Hospital and other locations off site. We provide a service which extends into the evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
The Senior Ultrasound ICA will be expected to support the Team Leader in management of ICA team to support daily operational flow for inpatient and outpatient Ultrasound services, on site and off site. The post holder will be expected to be in departmental mainly during the weekdays, although there may be a need to work some weekends and bank holidays to support the service.
There should be cross cover between the Senior Ultrasound ICA and the Team Leader to be present at the daily morning huddle and link in appropriately with Imaging Production Board. The post holder is required to work closely with the Ultrasound team and the wider team in Imaging.
Flexible working patterns can be supported if they fit in with service needs. Weekend working is excepted.
Please direct enquiries to Justine Morrant, US ICA Team Leader, Justine.Morrant@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
o To act as Senior ICA in Ultrasound and assist the Ultrasound ICA Team Leader in providing support for the ICAs.o To deputise for the Ultrasound ICA Team Leader.o To provide a support service within the Ultrasound Department/Imaging Directorate by supervising and coordinating the ICAs to facilitate the throughput of patients attending the Ultrasound department so as to optimise the use of resources and to minimise delay.o To provide support and collaborate with for the wider ICA team in Imaging when required.o Proactively respond to the changing requirements of the service on a daily basis under the direction of the Ultrasound and service line management teams.o To provide leadership at daily huddles for Ultrasound ICA team.o To contribute to daily Imaging Production Board meetings.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Support ICA team with ordering varies stock items.
To get the patient ready for ultrasound examination appropriately when patient is in the scan room.
To assist Radiographers/Sonographers/Registrars/Radiologists during patient examination as required using manual handling skills & mechanical aids when appropriate.
To ensure the scan rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked according to the requirements of each room at all times.
To be familiar with imaging procedures of all modalities in order to be able to explain them to patients of all ages & abilities, carers & relatives & report any concerns to a Radiographer.
To provide support for anxious, emotional, frightened & terminally ill patients of all ages & their relatives.
In the absence of the inpatient co-ordinator provide this role by assessing the clinical urgency of the patient, co-ordinate with the wards and input the tasks in the portering system, synbiotix.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Support ICA team with ordering varies stock items.
To get the patient ready for ultrasound examination appropriately when patient is in the scan room.
To assist Radiographers/Sonographers/Registrars/Radiologists during patient examination as required using manual handling skills & mechanical aids when appropriate.
To ensure the scan rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked according to the requirements of each room at all times.
To be familiar with imaging procedures of all modalities in order to be able to explain them to patients of all ages & abilities, carers & relatives & report any concerns to a Radiographer.
To provide support for anxious, emotional, frightened & terminally ill patients of all ages & their relatives.
In the absence of the inpatient co-ordinator provide this role by assessing the clinical urgency of the patient, co-ordinate with the wards and input the tasks in the portering system, synbiotix.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of working with public in customer service or caring field.
- oComputer skills.
- oAbility to lift and handle patients & equipment as per the Trust's manual handling procedures.
Desirable
- oRecent demonstrable healthcare experience, preferably within a Hospital environment
- oProven knowledge of patient administration system
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to G.C.S.E or equivalent standard in English and maths.
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UH
- oHold an NVQ Level 3, be prepared to study for one or hold equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
- oComputer qualification (ECDL)
- oClinical skills patient observations.
- oCare certificate or equivalent in healthcare
Aptitute & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication skills, written and verbal.
- oAbility to prioritise workload.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of working with public in customer service or caring field.
- oComputer skills.
- oAbility to lift and handle patients & equipment as per the Trust's manual handling procedures.
Desirable
- oRecent demonstrable healthcare experience, preferably within a Hospital environment
- oProven knowledge of patient administration system
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to G.C.S.E or equivalent standard in English and maths.
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UH
- oHold an NVQ Level 3, be prepared to study for one or hold equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
- oComputer qualification (ECDL)
- oClinical skills patient observations.
- oCare certificate or equivalent in healthcare
Aptitute & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication skills, written and verbal.
- oAbility to prioritise workload.
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).
