Health Care Assistant - Durham, United Kingdom - Diagnostic World

Diagnostic World

Verified Company

Durham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant, working in community-based GP Surgeries and 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.

You should have a 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.

This is currently a bank position, with adhoc shifts available; you will be required to be available to work
typically 08:15 to 17:30 any day Monday to Sunday.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

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

To be considered to this role, you should be able to demonstrate you have the following qualifications/experience:

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

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.

Job Types:
Part-time, Zero hours contract

Salary:
£9.50-£10.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift

Application question(s):

Do you have access to a car to be able to transport the portable ultrasound equipment from practice to practice?
Are you available to work from 08:15 to 17:30?
We run a service Monday to Sunday, what full days are you available to work

Work Location:
One location