Healthcare Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free enhanced DBS update service

Free NHS mandatory training and certs

Free uniform and ID badges

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Diagnostic World is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support mobile ultrasound scanning for NHS clinics across the country. You will assist sonographers, provide patient care and manage rooms and stock.

Role requires driving between practices, DBS and references, and a commitment to data protection. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Friendly, outgoing and professional manner.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Planning and prioritisation of work.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport the portable ultrasound scanner between practices.
• Provide patient care, assist sonographers and act as chaperone.
• Provide aftercare for patients following scanning procedures.
• Assist the sonographer with cleaning as required.
• Return clinic rooms to their starting state after each session.
• Follow policy on health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
• Maintain an inventory of clinical disposables and replenish them.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organisation

Time management

IT skills

Job description

This Healthcare Assistant post supports mobile ultrasound scanning that Diagnostic World carries out for the NHS, with clinics held at GP practices and hospitals across the country. The core of the work is supporting sonographers during clinics, acting as chaperone, providing patient aftercare and keeping rooms and stock in order. The role is mobile, moving the portable scanner between practices, so a car is essential. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What the job involves

• Transport the portable ultrasound scanner and equipment between practices, ready for each clinical session
• Carry out patient care duties, assist sonographers and act as chaperone during clinics, including use of IT equipment
• Provide aftercare for patients following scanning procedures
• Assist the sonographer with cleaning as required
• Return clinic rooms to their starting state at the end of each clinic
• Follow company policy on health and safety, data protection and confidentiality
• Maintain an inventory of clinical disposables and replenish them with the Clinic Manager

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent patient care and communication skills
• Friendly, outgoing and professional manner
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Planning and prioritisation of work
• Good IT skills

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
• Satisfactory DBS check
• Satisfactory references and occupational health clearance

Other

• Working as part of a small, focused team

Nice to have

• 1 year experience in healthcare

What’s offered

• Free enhanced DBS update service
• Free NHS mandatory training and certificates
• Free uniform and ID badges
• Access to an employee assistance programme