Healthcare Assistant

NHS Jobs; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free update service enhanced DBS

Free NHS Mandatory Training and certifi

Free Uniform and ID badges

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Leicester is seeking a dedicated transport and clinical support assistant to move portable ultrasound scanners between practices and assist Sonographers during clinics.

You will help with patient care, equipment handling, chaperone duties, room setup and cleaning, and ensure stock levels and compliance with health and safety, data protection and confidentiality policies. A friendly, team‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Friendly outgoing professional personality.
• Ability to work as part of a small, focused team.
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 use of IT equipment.
• Providing aftercare for patients following scanning procedures.
• To assist the sonographer in cleaning requirements as required.
• Ensure that clinic rooms are clean and put back to how the room was 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 Clinic Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

UK work eligibility

Time management

Planning

IT skills

Job description

(No Sponsorship available)

Main duties and responsibilities

• 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 use of IT equipment.
• Providing aftercare for patients following scanning procedures.
• To assist the sonographer in cleaning requirements as required.
• Ensure that clinic rooms are clean and put back to how the room was 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 Clinic Manager.

Qualifications and experience required

• Excellent patient care and communication skills
• Friendly outgoing professional personality
• Ability to work as part of a small, focused team
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Good IT skills

Benefits

• Free update service enhanced DBS
• Free NHS Mandatory Training and certificates
• Free Uniform and ID badges
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

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 order applies.