Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Echocardiography Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as an Echocardiography Assistant within the Cardiology Department at Wycombe Hospital

You will join our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiac physiologists, nurses and admin staff who are dedicated to providing a high quality, cardiac diagnostic imaging service

You'll need a caring nature and the ability to see each patient as an individual and carry out this role with empathy and understanding.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of duties to assist the medical staff during procedures as required.

It is essential to have a good level of general education and a basic understanding of IT. Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are also an essential requirement of this post.

Previous healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential, and we will provide the support and training necessary to carry out your duties.

This is a full-time position - Monday -Friday 9-5.

Main duties of the job

Clinical tasks:

Maintain excellent hygiene within the clinical area, using the appropriate methods to ensure equipment is cleaned
Gain a good understanding of the different clinical procedures that are performed in the department
Measure the height, weight and blood pressure of patients attending for scans
Assist with ultrasound lists by preparing the room with appropriate equipment, and ensuring patients are dressed appropriately
Stock and replenish rooms on a daily basis
Maintain the departmental resuscitation trolley
Escort/chaperone patients during procedures
General help and assistance to the medical team

General tasks:

Work autonomously as part of the imaging team, have a flexible approach to daily tasks and providing help where needed
Participate in patient surveys and department audits on a regular basis
Undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust
Act as the point of contact for the department, greet patients on arrival and process imaging referrals appropriately
Effectively use hospital software
Process all electronic orders received via Evolve
Organise imaging lists in ultrasound
Communicate effectively with patients and relatives
Maintain health and safety in the department

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6230491

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2TT

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Secondary Education
NVQ Level 1 or 2
Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal & written skills

Desirable

BEACH

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace.
Keen and willing to learn new skills to enhance patient care.
Experience in a customer focused environment.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to communicate with individuals of varying levels of understanding.
Ability to manoeuvre and handle patients and equipment in line with manual handling procedures.
Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
Team Player

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Secondary Education
NVQ Level 1 or 2
Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal & written skills

Desirable

BEACH

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace.
Keen and willing to learn new skills to enhance patient care.
Experience in a customer focused environment.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to communicate with individuals of varying levels of understanding.
Ability to manoeuvre and handle patients and equipment in line with manual handling procedures.
Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
Team Player

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2TT

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2TT

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)