Ultrasound Department Assistant (UDA)

Are you organised, proactive, and keen to play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care? We are looking for an Ultrasound Department Assistant (UDA) to join our friendly and supportive ultrasound team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath and District Hospitals. In this role, you'll work closely with sonographers and the wider multidisciplinary team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the ultrasound service and a positive experience for patients. You'll carry out your duties in line with departmental protocols, contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-quality diagnostic service. We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Takes pride in working to agreed standards and protocols
• Is flexible, proactive, and adaptable in a busy clinical environment
• Is committed to supporting excellent patient care
This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a real difference behind the scenes in diagnostic services., 1. To provide an efficient and effective service to both patients and other staff, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care. 2. To be able to explain examinations to patients offering reassurance. 3. Co-ordination with portering staff. 4. Good communication and liaison with other healthcare staff, wards and departments to ensure efficient running of U/S sessions, in a courteous and helpful manner at all times. 5. Maintaining a clean, prepared environment for the patient including changing of linen and maintaining stocks and supplies when required. 6. Undertaking any administrative and clerical duties (including covering reception when required), including data entry on the radiology system (Soliton and BadgerNet) for patient examinations, locating and retrieving patient's images as required. Training will be given for the computer system. 7. Travel will be required to undertake duties at the community-based ultrasound units (driving preferable). 8. To be responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness of the environment and equipment is maintained. 9. To adhere to Infection Control guidelines during procedures involving bodily fluids. 10. Maintain a clean, prepared environment for the patient including changing of linen and maintaining stocks and supplies when required. 11. To maintain patient dignity and confidentiality. 12. To have a flexible approach to working and to participate in duties evenings and weekends.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of. We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.