Job summary
Modality LLP is a
large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative
approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist
care, leading to high quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with a
number of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient
services with more care being delivered in community settings.
We
are recruiting a team of Ultrasound Imaging Assistants who will assist in maintaining
the patient environment to the highest standard and ensuring patient movement
to and from the examination rooms is carried out safely, efficiently, and in a
dignified manner.
We are seeking dedicated
postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
This job is suitable for
individuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a
high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role.
As an employee with
us you can benefit from
Enrolment to the
NHS pension scheme
Annual leave
minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
Employee discounts
and benefits scheme
Employee assistance
programme (EAP)
Education and
career pathways
Enhanced Family
friendly policies
Flexible working
Wellbeing support
and initiative
Main duties of the job
Ultrasound Imaging Assistants will be responsible for chaperoning patients and preparing the clinical room/environment before/between examinations, ensuring that all equipment is clean and to enable an efficient patient flow.
You will support delivery of
our ultrasound clinics across a range of community-based locations across
Sandwell and Birmingham. You will be responsible for chaperoning patients,
preparing/cleaning equipment between patients and completing audits, as
required.
An essential
requirement of this role is the ability and willingness to travel between
sites.
About us
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
- Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
- Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
- A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
- Delivery of over 150,000 patient consultations per year
- Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any
time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be checking the
vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and
environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about
vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will
be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to
work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be
your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Please note
Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the
advertising period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any
time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality LLP, we will be checking the
vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and
environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about
vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will
be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to
work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be
your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Please note
Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the
advertising period.
Person Specification
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Uses initiative and discretion .
- Demonstrates the capacity to maintain professional and courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- Keen to learn and able to use own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously.
- Ability to manage situations and environments.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Responds well to change.
- Patient centred approach.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to working.
- Highly professional and motivated.
Training, qualifications and professional qualities.
Essential
- Evidence of Higher education pathway (NVQ level 2/3 in Primary Care).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 1 years experience in a similar role.
- Multi-professional/agency working.
Desirable
- Experience of working with an Ultrasound clinical hospital or G.P environment.
Person Specification
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Uses initiative and discretion .
- Demonstrates the capacity to maintain professional and courteous conduct in difficult/contentious situations.
- Keen to learn and able to use own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously.
- Ability to manage situations and environments.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Responds well to change.
- Patient centred approach.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to working.
- Highly professional and motivated.
Training, qualifications and professional qualities.
Essential
- Evidence of Higher education pathway (NVQ level 2/3 in Primary Care).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 1 years experience in a similar role.
- Multi-professional/agency working.
Desirable
- Experience of working with an Ultrasound clinical hospital or G.P environment.
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.
