Job summary
- Main area
- Ultrasound
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-FSS2663-A
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Halifax and Huddersfield
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/04/2025
Employer heading
Ultrasound Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
To undertake all duties associated with assisting to deliver the provision of a modern diagnostic imaging service, providing high standards of patient care at all times. To work as required within the operational hours of the department as necessary.
Main duties of the job
- Receive patients on arrival in the department.
- Undertake reception duties including patient identity checks as per departmental policy. To be fully conversant with all aspects of the Radiology Information System (CRIS).
- Register patient attendance onto the CRIS system.
- Deal with enquiries from patients and staff by telephone and in person.
- To assist radiographic staff with daily workload and planning including contacting wards with required patient examination prep instructions, and coordination of porters using the capacity management system.
- Assist the patient prior to, during and post examination as required.
- To provide a high standard of patient care and after-care (including escorting to the toilet when needed), comfort and reassurance in order to comply with Trust policies and departmental protocols.
- Be prepared for distressing or aggressive situations and understand how to behave /deal with appropriately.
- Carry out infection control procedures (in line with Trust policy) when required ensuring all examination rooms and environment are clean, safe and tidy.
- Use acquired clinical knowledge of Ultrasound examinations to answer questions regarding the procedures when communicating with patients and other service users.
- Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance.
- Accurately request blood results prior to examinations and take appropriate action if the results are out of range.
Working for our organisation
- Participate in the workplace induction process, ensuring all required equipment training competencies are completed.
- Successful completion of in-house Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT) training.
- Attend all mandatory training days as stated by the Trust and undertake all necessary online mandatory training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- To prepare the clinical area for examinations/daily workload.
- To set up/prepare for procedures as required ensuring ANTT is used when required.
- Assist with drainage and biopsy procedures( eg.prep sample gun and ensure samples are correctly labelled and organised)
- To maintain adequate stock levels within the clinical area.
- To perform checks of departmental crash trolleys as required ensuring all contents are present and within date.
- To assist radiographic and medical staff in the preparation of equipment, safe manual handling and positioning of patients.
- To provide a high standard of patient care, comfort and reassurance in order to comply with Trust policies and departmental protocols.
- .To maintain a clean and safe working environment for each examination.
- To be aware of appropriate infection control and clinical waste policies.
- To provide appropriate aftercare as required.
- To ensure the patient is aware how/where to obtain results and follow up appointments.
- To work in-line with all Trust policies and procedures.
- To adhere to manual handling and health and safety policies to ensure all reasonable precautions are taken for managing own workplace and the safety of others.
- To undertake any reasonable duty as requested by supervisor, line manager and the Radiology Services Manager.
- To demonstrate a high level of team working and autonomous practice, within specific guidelines, relevant to the different working areas
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 in a health or care related subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- English and Math GCSE or equivalent grades (A*-D)
- Evidence of computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of existing training in a clinical environment
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working as part of a Team
- Recent relevant experience of working in a health-related environment.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of working with a wide range of patients with differing care needs.
- Evidence of practical experience with general office work & used to dealing with the general public
- ANTT trained
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Ability to use own initiative and adapt to changes within the department
- Working in a busy environment
- Communicate well with patients and healthcare professionals
- Have flexibility to fit the 7-day extended service needs of the service
- Demonstrate good time management.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Stephenson
- Job title
- Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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