ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reliability.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain focused on key tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills in some cases where there are barriers to communication or understanding.
• Confident and professional manner.
• Able to demonstrate empathy.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Work on own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to be flexible.
• Ability to think out of the box and find quick solutions and alternatives.
• Competent use of Microsoft office and bespoke IT systems.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To work in University Hospital Wales, you will be supporting our sonographers during clinics with patients and administrative and clinic duties. Previous experience in a similar role is essential, ideally within a hospital setting.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work within outpatient NHS non obstetric ultrasound clinics within Central Cardiff.
• Meeting and greeting patients and loading patient scan details via Radis (Full training to be provided).
• To carry out routine duties as instructed by and under supervision of MediServices staff and sonographers.
• Ensure all required consumables are present such as bed roll, alcohol wipes, alcohol gel, ultrasound gel before each clinic.
• Cleaning and preparing probes in adherence to Health & Safety Procedures. (Trophon decontamination training provided).
• To act as a supporting member of staff during a clinic ensuring sonographers have all required consumables for each test.
• Acting as chaperone for all scans.
• To provide emotional support for patients and their carers.
• To promote the dignity of patients and understand confidentiality and GDPR requirements.
• Liaise with hospital reception staff.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures at all times.
• Undertake appropriate training and development activities to meet the requirements of the post.
  This list is not exhaustive and will include any other additional duties reasonable to the role that could arise in the future.