Sonographer Assistant

Job summary Hours: 16 hours per week. Part time, permanent contract.Working days: Thursday and FridaySalary: £9,518 (£23, 1 WTE)Area: East LondonJob location: IlfordWe are seeking to recruita highly motivated, enthusiastic Sonographer Assistant for our East Londondiagnosticservices which covers the Redbridge area. Successful applicants will workacross both our clinic sites in Ilford on a Thursday and Friday. To succeed youmust have excellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach todelivering first class diagnostic services and patient care. The post holderwill work closely with Sonographers, supporting them with patients during theirclinics. Training is provided and further career development opportunitiesthroughout the company. Main duties of the job Ensuring thesmooth running of clinicsAssisting inthe care and comfort of patientsAssistingSonographers during examinationsEnsuring theclinical room is prepared prior to the start of clinical sessionsUsing thepatient information systems (Soliton/PACS)Tomonitor and ensure sufficient stock levels are consistently maintained in adesignated clinic.Toorder supplies when requiredEnsuring andmaintaining a patient centred and quality focused approach to all aspects ofworkEnsurepatients have access to a chaperone at all timesUpholdHealthshares professional standards policyUphold dataprotection and patient confidentiality at all times About us We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.Benefits:25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)Private Healthcare (Employer paid)Company Pension SchemeLife AssuranceBlue Light CardRefer a Friend Scheme Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose:TheSonographer Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the sonographerin clinic and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the operational support/manager.Will work collaboratively withthe diagnostics multi-disciplinary team to maintain a high standard of careunder the direction of the operational support, following the Company'spolicies and procedures at all times.Reponsibilities:Ensuring the smooth running of clinicsAssisting in the care and comfort of patientsAssisting Sonographers during examinationsEnsuring the clinical room is prepared prior to thestart of clinical sessionsUsing the patient information systems(Soliton/PACS)Ensuring and maintaining a patient centred andquality focused approach to all aspects of workEnsure patients have access to a chaperone at alltimesUphold Healthshares professional standards policyUphold data protection and patient confidentialityat all timesMaintaina high standard of careFollowingappropriate training, to ensure the cleanliness of any equipment usedCommunicateeffectively with patients, relatives, carers, the multi-disciplinary team andsignificant othersCommunicatewith patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issuesActas the patient's advocatePromptlydeal with equipment failure in accordance with Healthshares procedureEnsureHealthshares policies are adhered to by all staff and report as necessarySafeguardthe health and welfare of patients and staff in all circumstancesComplywith the Healthshare complaints procedurePromptlyreport all incidents or accidents involving patients or staff and takeappropriate action according to Healthshares policyEnsurestock items are ordered and available in a designated clinic room and assistwith the correct management of stock control.Attendand participate in monthly team meetings as required.Tomanage own workload with limited supervisionProfessional Development:Takeownership for development and learning of skills and knowledgeFurtherdevelop knowledge and skills by undertaking appropriate training and courses ofstudyTakeresponsibility in maintaining a record of own personal developmentWorkwith the operational support/manager with any new training requirementsConfidentialityInthe course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us togather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respecttheir privacy and act appropriately.Inthe performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holdermay have access to confidential information relating to patients and theircarers. They may also have access to information relating to the Clinic as a businessorganisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded asstrictly confidential.Informationrelating to patients, carers or the business of the Clinic may only be divulgedto authorised persons in accordance with Healthshares policies and proceduresrelating to confidentiality and data protection.Equal OpportunitiesThe postholder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with regard to HealthsharesEqual Opportunities Policy.Healthand SafetyEmployeesmust be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health andSafety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures arecarried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors andemployees. The post holder will be required to participate in Healthsharesannual Mandatory Training components.Terms and Conditions ofEmploymentThis post isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; this means that anycriminal conviction must be made known at the time of application. The postwill be subject to a criminal record check (DBS).Reviewof this Job DescriptionThisis an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexiblespecification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line withservice priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced afterconsultation with the post holder. As a term of your employment, you may berequired to undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as may reasonablybe required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with theorganisation. Person Specification Circumstances Essential Flexible in approach to work UK applications only Experience Desirable Previous experience in a health care environment Skills Essential Good communication skills Basic computer skills Ability to be tactful and diplomatic Good organisational skills