Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant, working in community-based Health Centres. As our Healthcare Assistant, you will be providing the best patient care while assisting our Sonographers as they carry out ultrasound scanning procedures to our NHS patients.
Main duties of the job
You should have genuine compassion and care for people and are keen to develop your skills, previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered.
You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car to be able 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.
As our Healthcare Assistant, you will be required to be available to work 5 days; typically 08:15 to 17:30 any day Monday to Sunday
About us
Diagnostic World is a healthcare company which 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 description
Job responsibilities
(No Sponsorship available)
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
1. To be responsible for transporting the portable ultrasound scanner and equipment from practice to practice as required ready for the start of the clinical car is essential for this role.
2. To carry out patient care duties and to assist Sonographers and act as a Chaperone during the clinics, including use of IT equipment
3. Providing aftercare for patients following scanning procedures
4. To assist the sonographer in cleaning requirements as required
5. Ensure that clinic rooms are clean and put back to how the room was at the start of the clinic
6. To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
7. To maintain an inventory of clinical disposables and replenish as required in conjunction with Clinic Manager
To be considered to this role, you should be able to demonstrate you have the following qualifications/experience:
8. Excellent patient care and communication skills
9. Friendly outgoing professional personality
10. Ability to work as part of a small, focused team
11. Good organisational and time management skills.
12. The ability to plan and prioritise work.
13. Good IT skills
14. 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.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22, per year
Benefits:
15. Company pension
16. Employee discount
17. Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
18. 8 hour shift
19. Day shift
20. Weekend availability
Application question(s):
21. Do you have a valid Driving Licence?
22. Do you have access to a car to be able to transport the portable ultrasound equipment from practice to practice?
23. Are you available to work from 08:15 to 17:30?
24. What days are you available work, Monday-Sunday?
Work Location: In person
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
25. 1 to 2 years experience in healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
26. Valid driving license