# Band 3 Support Worker, Ultrasound (Part Time) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-support-worker-ultrasound-part-time/e379de0f-b54e-4f5a-89a1-d6a313d8bb72 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-support-worker-ultrasound-part-time/e379de0f-b54e-4f5a-89a1-d6a313d8bb72.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Queen's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £24,504 - £25,876 Per Annum Inclusive - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-29T14:50:44.257Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Ilford/Barking_Havering_Redbridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Ultrasound/Ultrasound-v8403576 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8403576?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for suitably qualified staff member to perform the duties of a Support Worker in the BHRUT Ultrasound Department, King George’s Hospital and to maintain smooth good patient flow throughout the department. The role will involve supporting Radiologists and Ultrasonographers in the General and Maternity Ultrasound units, assisting in routine scans and providing support and care for emergency and in-patients. You will have the opportunity to assist Radiologists with invasive procedures e.g. steroid injections, using the aseptic technique, and on occasions may be expected to provide support for portable and theatre sonography. A large portion of the role within the Maternity Ultrasound setting is data in-putting and on occasions a clerical supporting role is required but along-side this the candidate would need certain qualities as they may be expected to provide empathy and compassion to patients within the Maternity Unit who have experienced bad news e.g. miscarriage/finding of an abnormality. In return, you will be offered the opportunity to work in a modern new hospital and Community Diagnostic Centres, within a very supportive directorate and have the opportunity to further develop your skills and practice. We are a very large Radiology Department having five CT scanners and six MRI scanners as well as a dedicated Interventional Theatre Suite. We have a very large ultrasound department across both main hospitals and peripheral sites. ### Main duties of the job - The job purpose of an Ultrasound Support Worker is to provide support to patients, Radiologists and Sonographers within Radiology. - They will be expected to prepare and tidy rooms, care for patients, be aware of vital signs and assist when a patient receives IV cannulation (training will be provided where this is expected of the post holder). - Undertake clinical and administrative duties. - Communicate effectively with patients that present with different levels of understanding and/or behaviour - The support worker should be able to undertake several duties that support the activity of the Radiology department. - Undertake a flexible working pattern to support service needs. A support worker should provide a comprehensive supporting role which forms the solid foundation to allow the Ultrasound Department to deliver a smoother, smarter and safer Ultrasound service with timely results to promote seamless, safe and high quality care to enable the trust to achieve key targets. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills/ Abilities **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with clinicians as well as patients and parents **Desirable** - Experience of working in radiology department or in Maternity - Has experience of using aseptic technique ### Experience/ Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrate recent experience in Health Care environment is required. **Desirable** - Experience of Administration Systems used in radiology e.g. Aptvision, Careflow and PACS, Viewpoint ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - Experience using IT systems and software ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 581.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10735237) - [candidate journey (pdf, 186.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1960) - [organisational goals (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2610) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 104.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=431) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.