Job summary
The candidate will be required to work in all areas of Imaging including CT, MRI, GeneralUltrasound and Maternity Ultrasound. The candidate will be responsible for preparing patientsfor scans and maintaining a safe environment. The candidate will assist and support patientcare and when required, the candidate will Chaperone the Sonographers during growthscans and gynecology assessments, the candidate will also work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients have an excellent experience in Imaging.
Care Certificate training is available.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrates positive and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team
Chaperone Scans
To ensure a positive patient experience throughout the patient journey
Demonstrates implementation of trust valuesAttend regular teams' meetingsTo ensure safety and comfort of patients (before, during and after allprocedures/scans, specifically paying attention to the Oxygen requirements of our patients.
To assist where necessary with Clinical Procedures under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
To monitor, record and report changes in patients' condition, as directed by Registered Nurses
Acquire knowledge and skills to be able to complete relevant documentation e.g. care given and the recording of observations.
To implement the Trusts infection control policy preventing cross infectionThe post holder must maintain an up to date working knowledge of Trust/local policies and proceduresUndertake Stock rotation and deep cleaning within the departmentTo demonstrate a professional approach to teaching junior staff.Good IT skills
Raise clinical incident reports as and when necessary
Report faulty equipment to the nurse/radiographer/sonographer in charge
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CSS-BA-9674-A
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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