Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Gillingham seeks a candidate to transport ultrasound equipment and assist Sonographers during clinics. Applicants should have a valid driving licence, at least 1 year of healthcare experience, and be eligible to work in the UK. The role offers responsibility in patient care and operational support within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence is essential.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare is required.
• Candidates must be eligible to reside and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Transport ultrasound scanner and equipment to various locations.
• Assist Sonographers during clinics and provide patient care.
• Ensure clinic rooms are maintained to health and safety standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Patient care

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Carry out patient care duties and assist Sonographers, acting as a chaperone during clinics, including use of IT equipment.
• Provide aftercare for patients following scanning procedures.
• Assist the sonographer with cleaning requirements as needed.
• Ensure clinic rooms are clean and returned to their original state at the start of the clinic.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
• Maintain an inventory of clinical disposables and replenish as required in conjunction with the Clinic Manager.

About us

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. We do not sponsor visas for this role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Driving licence
• 1 year experience in Healthcare
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to plan and prioritize work

Additional Requirements

Please note - All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and occupational health clearance. 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 to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under 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.

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.