Imaging Department Assistant - Obstetric Ultrasound
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Imaging Department Assistant - Obstetric Ultrasound
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Obstetric Ultrasound Team as an Imaging Department Assistant
The successful applicant is required to provide a supportive role to the Obstetric Ultrasound team ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service. You will work as part of the team to give the best quality of service by assisting sonographers, midwives and medical staff by carrying out clinical assistance tasks and non-clinical tasks within the obstetric ultrasound service
Main duties of the job
A caring, co-operative and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well-being of the patient. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with experience of direct patient care desirable but not essential.Confidentiality is vitally important and basic computer knowledge/skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a team.
The Obstetric Ultrasound Department currently provides a 6 day service, (working towards a 7 day service), with hours between 8.30 am and 7pm across both Royal Stoke, County Hospital and multiple community units. - for this reason it is essential that the post holder has access to a car and a full driving license.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We have a large and fast paced maternity service working in partnership with women and their families to deliver innovative care at both Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford. The service provides high quality, evidence based care to around 6,500 women and babies from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire each year.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours.We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at Grade C or above
- experience in a caring environment or customer service experience
Skills
- Basic computer skills including accurate data input
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Previous use of computer systems
Reliability / flexibility
- Cross site working
- Evening and weekend working
- Ability to work 7 day service when required
additonal
- Full clean driving license
- Access to own car
- Flexibility to move between sites during the day
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk