East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust
About the Role:
Join our Maternity and Sonography team as an enthusiastic Obstetric Sonography Support Worker. You’ll be providing essential support to Obstetric Sonographers within the Women’s, Children’s and Young Person’s Care Group, across multiple hospital sites. Your key purpose is to assist in patient care and maintain smooth operations within the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Obstetric Sonographers in patient care during ultrasound procedures.
- Provide support to all healthcare professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ensure effective workflow by providing administrative assistance.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences within the Obstetrics Ultrasound department.
- Promote a welcoming atmosphere within the department.
- Optimize Obstetric Sonography time through efficient administration of clinics, appointments, and department flow.
- Maintain a safe and well-presented clinical environment.
- Following training, undertake competency-based practices like phlebotomy and vital sign recording, under supervision.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team working and ensure continuity of care.
Skills and Expertise:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience (preferred) in healthcare administration
- Knowledge of evidence-based healthcare practices
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- This post is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury.
- Weekend work on a shift basis required.
- Shifts between 8am and 8pm, over 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays.
Why Join Us:
Be a part of a large hospital trust (one of the largest in England), serving 800,000 people. We are driven by the values of care, safety, respect, and making a difference, with a focus on empowering staff and providing great healthcare from great people.