Job summary
The Ultrasound Department is recruiting to expand the Ultrasound Imaging Care Assistant (ICA) / Ultrasound Inpatient Coordinator (band 3) workforce. The role of the Imaging Care Assistant is essential to safe and efficient patient flow across the department, responding to the needs of the service to provide support to patients and their clinician during their time in the department. The post holder must be prepared to work across all sites of the ultrasound service including Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre and any other locations in future developments. The post holder must be prepared to work across 7 days of the week including working on evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Flexible working patterns can be supported if they fit in with service needs. Please note that depending on experience and qualifications, applicants may start at a band 2 salary rate of pay until all necessary training has been completed.
Please direct enquiries to Jade Owen, US ICA Team Leader, jade.owen11@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
To facilitate the throughput of patients attending the Imaging Department so as to optimise the use of all resources and minimising delays.
To support service delivery during weekdays, weekends, evenings and bank holidays as part of a roster. This incorporates locations at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre and other locations in future developments.
To register and book inpatients on the computerised radiology system (CRIS) when required.
Book patients on to the portering system (Synbiotix).
Providing reassurance to patients using the departments giving information to patients about their procedures.
Providing emotional and physical support to patients during their treatments.
Reporting any faults with equipment.
Prepare an aseptic (ANTT) trolley and assist with MSK injections, fine needle aspirations (FNA), contrast and biopsies.
Take patient observations when required.
Conduct point of care testing when required.
Assisting with the preparation of clinical rooms.
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
- To provide assistant and chaperone support within the Ultrasound rooms located in Derriford Hospital including Orthopaedic clinic and in any of our off site locations such as Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre, Cumberland Centre and any locations in future developments; being willing to help across adjacent rooms when required.
To bring patients to and from the ultrasound scan room, assessing patients mobility appropriately and assist with undressing and dressing if necessary. This includes using manual handling skills and mechanical aids when appropriate.
- To assist the ultrasound practitioner and aid smooth running of the ultrasound session.
- To ensure each ultrasound room is set up appropriately, with correct stock for the clinical session according to the type of examinations booked and have an awareness of how the room should be set up for the next session.
- To acquire necessary skills to prepare an aseptic (ANTT) trolley and assist with ultrasound procedures such as musculoskeletal (MSK) injections, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), biopsies and contrast ultrasound studies etc.
To be familiar with ultrasound scans, be able to explain them to patients of all ages and abilities, their carers and relatives whilst providing support for anxious, emotional, frightened and terminally ill patients of all ages and their relatives. Any concerns must be reported to the ultrasound practitioner.
To be Ultrasound Inpatient Coordinator and assess the details on CRIS for clinical urgency of the inpatient, communicate with the inpatient wards and input the tasks in the portering system, Synbiotix.
To have computer and keyboard skills to accurately enter patient information on to the computer system (CRIS) ensuring that data/alarms held are correct.
To assess any infection risks and use necessary precautions. There may be on occasional contacts with bodily fluids. To be competent in infection control issues concerning medical equipment in all areas of imaging.
- To have an awareness of infection control procedures applicable to ultrasound service and appropriate method to clean and disinfect the ultrasound equipment, including using Trophon.
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide assistant and chaperone support within the Ultrasound rooms located in Derriford Hospital including Orthopaedic clinic and in any of our off site locations such as Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre, Cumberland Centre and any locations in future developments; being willing to help across adjacent rooms when required.
To bring patients to and from the ultrasound scan room, assessing patients mobility appropriately and assist with undressing and dressing if necessary. This includes using manual handling skills and mechanical aids when appropriate.
- To assist the ultrasound practitioner and aid smooth running of the ultrasound session.
- To ensure each ultrasound room is set up appropriately, with correct stock for the clinical session according to the type of examinations booked and have an awareness of how the room should be set up for the next session.
- To acquire necessary skills to prepare an aseptic (ANTT) trolley and assist with ultrasound procedures such as musculoskeletal (MSK) injections, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), biopsies and contrast ultrasound studies etc.
To be familiar with ultrasound scans, be able to explain them to patients of all ages and abilities, their carers and relatives whilst providing support for anxious, emotional, frightened and terminally ill patients of all ages and their relatives. Any concerns must be reported to the ultrasound practitioner.
To be Ultrasound Inpatient Coordinator and assess the details on CRIS for clinical urgency of the inpatient, communicate with the inpatient wards and input the tasks in the portering system, Synbiotix.
To have computer and keyboard skills to accurately enter patient information on to the computer system (CRIS) ensuring that data/alarms held are correct.
To assess any infection risks and use necessary precautions. There may be on occasional contacts with bodily fluids. To be competent in infection control issues concerning medical equipment in all areas of imaging.
- To have an awareness of infection control procedures applicable to ultrasound service and appropriate method to clean and disinfect the ultrasound equipment, including using Trophon.
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience within a similar role in a large clinical setting.
- oDemonstrable experience of team working.
Desirable
- oRecent demonstrable healthcare experience, preferably in a hospital ward environment.
- oDemonstrable experience of leadership qualities.
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English, Plus either
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification) OR, demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 3 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L3 course. Willing to undertake a competency based assessment at interview.. oUndertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Aptitute & Abilities
Essential
- Kind, caring and approachable
- Polite and respectful.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience within a similar role in a large clinical setting.
- oDemonstrable experience of team working.
Desirable
- oRecent demonstrable healthcare experience, preferably in a hospital ward environment.
- oDemonstrable experience of leadership qualities.
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English, Plus either
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification) OR, demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 3 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L3 course. Willing to undertake a competency based assessment at interview.. oUndertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Aptitute & Abilities
Essential
- Kind, caring and approachable
- Polite and respectful.
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).
