Senior Health Care Assistant - Ultrasound
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a Senior Healthcare Assistant (No Sponsorship Available), working in community-based Health Centres. You should have genuine compassion and care for people and are keen to develop your skills. Previous experience in care is desirable; however, it is not essential as full support and training will be offered.
Main duties of the job
As our Healthcare Assistant, you will be providing the best patient care while assisting our Sonographers as they carry out ultrasound scanning procedures for our NHS patients.
You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car to transport the portable ultrasound equipment from practice to practice. To ensure the ultrasound equipment is at the right location for the next clinic, you will be able to claim non-taxable business mileage, paid at our standard rate.
About us
Diagnostic World is a healthcare company that prides itself on delivering high-quality ultrasound scanning services in the local community on behalf of the NHS. Our clinics are run from GP practices and Hospitals nationally, offering more patient choice and flexibility around days and timings of appointments.
Diagnostic World prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
Job responsibilities
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
* To be responsible for transporting the portable ultrasound scanner and equipment from practice to practice as required, ready for the start of the clinical session. A car is essential for this role.
* To carry out patient care duties and to assist Sonographers and act as a Chaperone during the clinics, including the use of IT equipment.
* Providing aftercare for patients following scanning procedures.
* To assist the sonographer in cleaning requirements as needed.
* Ensure that clinic rooms are clean and returned to their original state at the start of the clinic.
* To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality.
* To maintain an inventory of clinical disposables and replenish as required in conjunction with the Clinic Manager.
* To manage consumables levels within the region and place orders with the suppliers as needed.
* To support with second stage interviews of new candidates.
* To support new recruits with training on systems and clinic policies.
To be considered for this role, you should be able to demonstrate you have the following qualifications/experience:
* Excellent patient care and communication skills.
* Friendly, outgoing, professional personality.
* Ability to work as part of a small, focused team.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* The ability to plan and prioritise work.
* Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
Please note: All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS, and occupational health clearance being obtained. The appointment is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Employees are not entitled, therefore, to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and in the event of employing any failure to disclose such convictions could result in the termination of employment. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies.
* Additional leave
* Company pension
As our Healthcare Assistant, you will be required to be available to work 5 days; typically from 08:15 to 17:30 any day from Monday to Sunday.
Person Specification
Experience
* 2 to 3 years experience in healthcare.
Qualifications
* Valid driving license.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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