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Kleyn Healthcare Ltd

Healthcare Clinical Assistant (Chaperone)

The closing date is 01 August 2025

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Job summary

Location: Multiple Sites North Cheshire (Warrington) & West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent, Zero-Hours (Flexible)

Hours: Between 16 and 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 - 18:00), no weekends

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Join Our Team at Kleyn Healthcare

Are you looking to start or develop your career in healthcare? Do you enjoy supporting others and working in a patient-focused environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our growing team as a Healthcare Assistant / Chaperone.

This flexible and fully supported role involves working across our Community Ultrasound Services, delivered at various sites across North Cheshire and West Yorkshire. Full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

You'll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality ultrasound services by:

  • Acting as a chaperone during ultrasound procedures
  • Supporting sonographers and consultant radiologists with patient care
  • Preparing clinical areas and maintaining a clean, safe environment
  • Assisting with the transport, setup, and basic maintenance of portable scanning equipment
  • Logging in and setting up IT systems for clinical use
  • Helping ensure each clinic runs smoothly and efficiently

This is an ideal role for someone with previous experience in healthcare or another patient-facing role, but we also welcome applicants new to the sector who have excellent communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are:

  • Reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented
  • Passionate about delivering excellent patient care
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a clinical team
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
  • Willing to travel between clinic locations (mileage paid)
  • Able to transport scanning equipment (portable suitcase-sized units)

You must have access to your own car as travel between sites is essential.

About us

Why Kleyn Healthcare?

Kleyn Healthcare is a well-established provider of high-quality community healthcare services, with a reputation for excellence and innovation in diagnostic care. Based in Warrington, we serve patients across North Cheshire and West Yorkshire, and we continue to expand.

Kleyn is a supportive learning organisation, committed to supporting your development and progression as the organisation evolves . So, whether you're new to healthcare or looking to expand your skills, we'll provide the training and encouragement you need to grow in your role.

Additional Information

  • Initial contract: zero-hours, with regular availability of between 16 - 25 hours per week and additional hours by mutual agreement
  • Rota provided one month in advance
  • Occasional office-based duties may be included

Apply now to be part of a friendly, professional, and supportive team making a difference in local communities.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

M0020-25-0005

Job locations

5 Allen Street

Warrington

WA2 7JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a professional and empathetic chaperone for patients during ultrasound procedures.
  • Welcome and prepare patients for their scans, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Input patient details into the ultrasound machine accurately before each scan.
  • Assist in setting up the clinic before each session and clearing down at the end of the day.
  • Disinfect ultrasound probes and any surfaces or equipment (including gel residues) between each patient.
  • Ensure that clinical spaces remain clean, well-prepared, compliant with infection control policies.
  • Provide holiday, sickness, and extra clinic cover when required.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a healthcare or patient-facing role is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate compassion and professionalism.
  • Reliable and flexible with a proactive attitude to supporting the clinical team.
  • Basic IT skills for inputting patient information into systems.

Desirable:

  • Training in infection prevention and control (or willingness to undertake training).
  • Understanding of ultrasound procedures (full training will be provided).

Working Hours: Variable shifts, typically Monday to Friday, with additional availability required for cover on other days.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a professional and empathetic chaperone for patients during ultrasound procedures.
  • Welcome and prepare patients for their scans, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Input patient details into the ultrasound machine accurately before each scan.
  • Assist in setting up the clinic before each session and clearing down at the end of the day.
  • Disinfect ultrasound probes and any surfaces or equipment (including gel residues) between each patient.
  • Ensure that clinical spaces remain clean, well-prepared, compliant with infection control policies.
  • Provide holiday, sickness, and extra clinic cover when required.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a healthcare or patient-facing role is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate compassion and professionalism.
  • Reliable and flexible with a proactive attitude to supporting the clinical team.
  • Basic IT skills for inputting patient information into systems.

Desirable:

  • Training in infection prevention and control (or willingness to undertake training).
  • Understanding of ultrasound procedures (full training will be provided).

Working Hours: Variable shifts, typically Monday to Friday, with additional availability required for cover on other days.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths - but not essential

Desirable

  • Infection Control - but not essential
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths - but not essential

Desirable

  • Infection Control - but not essential

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kleyn Healthcare Ltd

Address

5 Allen Street

Warrington

WA2 7JD


Employer's website

https://kleynhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kleyn Healthcare Ltd

Address

5 Allen Street

Warrington

WA2 7JD


Employer's website

https://kleynhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deployment Manager

Julia Markendale

louise.brearley1@nhs.net

01925582970

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

M0020-25-0005

Job locations

5 Allen Street

Warrington

WA2 7JD


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