# Senior Support Worker - Ultrasound > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-support-worker-ultrasound/8fe681bb-ece0-4d59-b92c-a04132be1cef - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-support-worker-ultrasound/8fe681bb-ece0-4d59-b92c-a04132be1cef.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Preston - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 32.25 hours per week (Hours will include weekend working) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-15T12:51:57.048Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Preston/Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Imaging/Imaging-v8105779 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8105779?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our fantastic Imaging team as a Senior Support worker. You will work in the ultrasound department with colleagues to provide the best possible patient care, ensuring equipment is available and maintaining accurate patient records in line with information governance.  You will be expected to organize workflow for the area you are working in and assist in minor procedures. You must be a caring person with empathy for your patients and an understanding of their needs and concerns. You will work along side doctors, advanced practitioners,  and other radiographers  to support them in examinations and procedures.  This is a clinical role which is key to the smooth running of the department. You will be an effective communicator and be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the department. This role will be predominantly based in the ultrasound Dept to include working at the Sharoe Green Unit and at our offsite scan rooms (currently Preston Healthport) as well as Chorley District Hospital and in the ultrasound scan rooms within the main xray department. This post will involve some regular weekend work, the hours are flexible to some extent within the needs of the department. ### Main duties of the job You should hold an NVQ level 2 in Health care ( or equivalent) and be prepared to study for the INCS Level 3 qualification within 18 months of appointment. You will also be expected to complete the Clinical skills Care Certificate as part of your induction unless already completed. You will be expected to be flexible in your attitude to work as there may be a requirement to work out of hours, at weekends and Bank holidays. You will work closely with the sonographers,  and other members of the team to provide support with stock and support to patients having procedures. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties to include, but not be limited to: - Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards - Undertake stock duties to ensure that the department has the correct stock levels for  ultrasound procedures. - Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies - Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines - Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care - Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals - Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness - Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager - Maintain and develop own competence - Process information according to local and national requirements Are you interested in a new challenge? we will offer a full induction, familiarisation and other development opportunities to the right individual. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality - Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness - Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 3 assistant. - Knowledge & Understanding of Medical terminology - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook - Experience of working with the public and customer care skills **Desirable** - Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting - Understanding of imaging procedures - Evidence of working at Band 2/3 in a caring environment - Knowledge of ultrasound terminology, procedures and interventions - Previous experience working in a Radiology setting ### Qualifications and Education **Essential** - GCSE in English and Mathematics – grade C/4 or above OR Level 2 Functional Literacy & Level 2 numeracy skills - NVQ Level 2 Care or Equivalent (to work towards level 3 within 18 months of start date) **Desirable** - Basic IT skills - NVQ Level 3 in care. - Care Certificate - Evidence of Continued Personal Development & Self reflection ## Documents - [what we can offer you (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2464) - [creating your best application (pdf, 6.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2433) - [senior support worker jd 2026 (pdf, 400.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10400370) ## 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.