Senior Radiographic Aide

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our Ultrasound service at Russells Hall Hospital as a Band 3 Ultrasound Coordinator. This pivotal role involves overseeing the day-to-day running of the acute site ultrasound service, coordinating staff schedules, providing cover for short-term absences, and ensuring continuous service delivery.

You will manage the ward room for patients, maintain real-time updates, refill cancellations, and maximise utilisation to reduce wasted capacity. Accurate inpatient vetting lists will be maintained to ensure patients are correctly prepared and urgent or cancer pathway cases prioritised. You will act as the main point of contact for wards and support efficient patient flow throughout the department.

The role includes mentoring and guiding staff, facilitating training, and overseeing mandatory training compliance to sustain a skilled and motivated workforce. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, a strong customer service background, and the ability to work under pressure. Confidence with IT systems, managing multiple priorities, and using initiative is essential.

This rotational, long-day role requires flexibility to meet operational demands. Joining our team means contributing to patient safety, high-quality care, and ongoing service improvement while making a tangible impact on diagnostic pathways.

Main duties of the job

This is a key operational role within the acute ultrasound service, providing essential support to clinical staff and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. You will coordinate the day-to-day organisation of ultrasound staff, including cover for short-term absences, breaks, and lunches, to maintain continuous service delivery. You will manage the ward room for patients, maintain real-time updates, refill cancellations, and maximise utilisation to minimise wasted slots.

You will keep the inpatient vetting list accurate, ensuring correct patient location, admissions, discharges, and prioritising urgent or cancer pathway cases. You will ensure patients are prepared for procedures, act as the primary point of contact for wards, and support staff through mentoring, training oversight, and compliance with mandatory requirements.

The role involves improving workflow, collaborating with sonographers, radiographers, and administrative staff, maintaining a safe and organised environment, and monitoring service performance to support planning and audits.

This post is essential for sustaining continuous and safe ultrasound service delivery, optimising capacity, and supporting both staff and patients at the acute site.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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