Advanced Imaging Assistant (HCA) in Cheltenham

To provide full support to Sonographers performing Ultrasound scans for patients referred to the service. To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans in a professional and empathetic manner including acting as a chaperone for all ultrasound scans. To contribute to the smooth running of the Ultrasound Service and to work closely with all other staff. Travel is required.

Main Duties of the Job:

• Providing support to Sonographers performing ultrasound scans for patients referred to Physiological Measurements Ltd.
• Set up and tidy of clinic room prior to clinic commencement.
• Collection of patients from waiting room and escorting them into clinic.
• To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans.
• Attending to patients’ needs, including chaperone duties, in a professional and empathetic manner.
• To undertake the transfer of Ultrasound machines across various geographical sites.
• Ensuring that clinic rooms are maintained according to specified clinical/IPC standards.
• Responsible for transportation of the consumables between various clinical locations.
• Contributing to the organisation's clinical audits as required.
• Attendance at the Advanced Imaging Assistant meetings.
• Willingness to undertake any other tasks and duties, which may be delegated from time to time.

About Us:

Physiological Measurements Limited is an award‑winning, dynamic and vibrant health services provider, with a ground‑breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide full support to Sonographers performing Ultrasound scans for patients referred to the service.
• To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans in a professional and empathetic manner including acting as a chaperone for all ultrasound scans.
• To contribute to the smooth running of the Ultrasound Service and to work closely with all other staff.
• Entering patient details onto Ultrasound machine accurately.
• Explaining to patients the preparatory requirements for the examination and ensuring their correct positioning on the couch, communicating effectively and appropriately with all users of the service.
• Adhering to patient confidentiality always and complying with Data Protection.
• Participation in IPC audits and site assessments.
• Responsible for transportation of the consumables between various clinical locations.
• Caring out clerical duties as required including use of the Ipmc system.
• Transferring all patient images to the CIMAR at the end of each clinic.
• Participating in all training by e-learning or other methods and keeping up to date as advised.
• Taking part in the appraisal system.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Sonographers and Operations staff.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and communication with GP staff and deal with any clinic setting issues.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Essential: Experience of working in a team, Customer/Patient facing experience.
• Desirable: Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel throughout the region is required to cover multiple sites.
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
• Good general health and physical fitness.
• Enhanced DBS will be taken.
• References will be taken.

Personal Qualities:

• Essential: Seeks constant improvement in own performance, demonstrates a professional and friendly attitude with an empathetic manner, team player and punctual, good attendance levels, effective communications with GP staff within clinic settings, able to work on own initiative and to problem-solve, able to remain calm under pressure, caring and considerate.
• Desirable: Eager to further develop career.

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: Physiological Measurements
Address: Wilson Health Centre, 236 Prestbury Rd, Cheltenham, GL52 3EY
Employer's website: https://www.physiologicalmeasurements.com/