Lead Healthcare Assistant (Ultrasound & Echocardiography)

Diagnostic World; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Healthcare Assistant specializing in ultrasound and echocardiography. This hybrid role includes clinical support, technical oversight of imaging equipment, and training of junior staff. The ideal candidate has experience as a Healthcare Assistant, knowledge of ultrasound workflows, and strong communication skills. A NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required. The salary is up to £30,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a diagnostic or imaging setting.
• Strong understanding of ultrasound and/or echo workflows.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CQC preparations.
• Manage PACS uploads and image transfers.
• Support onboarding and training of new HCAs.

Skills

Healthcare Assistant experience

Ultrasound and echocardiography knowledge

PACS/RIS systems familiarity

Technical troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Lead Healthcare Assistant (Ultrasound & Echocardiography)

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Lead Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support the day-to-day operations of our diagnostic clinic, specialising in ultrasound and echocardiography. This hybrid role combines traditional HCA duties with technical oversight of imaging equipment, PACS administration, consumables management, and staff training.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Support

• Assist with CQC preparations
• Organise & oversee cover for sickness/annual leave/rota gaps etc.
• Assist sonographers and clinicians during ultrasound and echocardiography procedures.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic tests, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and cleanliness in clinical areas.
• Perform basic patient observations and documentation.

Technical & Equipment Oversight

• Act as the first point of contact for scanner setup, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance.
• Liaise with service engineers and vendors for equipment servicing and upgrades.
• Manage PACS uploads, image transfers, and ensure data integrity.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of clinical consumables and technical accessories.

Training & Supervision

• Support onboarding and training of new HCAs and junior staff.
• Deliver refresher sessions on scanner handling, infection control, and clinic protocols.
• Promote best practices in clinical and technical workflows.

About us

Diagnostic World are a leading provider of NHS and Private healthcare with services delivered from Community Diagnostic Centres and Community Health Centres. Within our service offering, we provide Non-Obstetric Ultrasound and Echocardiography services to patients across England on a referred and self-referred basis.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a diagnostic or imaging setting.
• Strong understanding of ultrasound and/or echo workflows.
• Familiarity with PACS/RIS systems and DICOM image handling.
• Basic technical troubleshooting skills for imaging equipment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead by example.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in training or mentoring junior staff.
• Previous experience managing consumables or clinical stock systems.
• IT proficiency, especially in healthcare systems and Microsoft Office.

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.

Depending on experience: Up to 30K per annum