Job summary
Hours: 32 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday
Location: North East London
We
are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant /
Sonographer Assistant for our North East London diagnostic services. Successful
applicants will work across one site however flexibility is required. To
succeed you must have excellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive
approach to delivering first class diagnostic services and patient care. The
post holder will work closely with Sonographers, supporting them with patients
during their clinics. Training is provided and further career development
opportunities throughout the company.
Main duties of the job
-
Ensuring the
smooth running of clinics
-
Assisting in
the care and comfort of patients
-
Assisting
Sonographers during examinations
-
Ensuring the
clinical room is prepared prior to the start of clinical sessions
-
Using the
patient information systems (Soliton/PACS)
-
To
monitor and ensure sufficient stock levels are consistently maintained in a
designated clinic.
-
To
order supplies when required
-
Ensuring and
maintaining a patient centred and quality focused approach to all aspects of
work
-
Ensure
patients have access to a chaperone at all times
-
Uphold
Healthshares professional standards policy
-
Uphold data
protection and patient confidentiality at all times
About us
We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell
- Private Healthcare (Benenden)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- CPD Opportunities
- Wagestream
- Reward Gateway
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Smart Tech
- EV Car Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
- The
Sonographer Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the sonographer
in clinic and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the operational support/manager.
- Will work collaboratively with
the diagnostics multi-disciplinary team to maintain a high standard of care
under the direction of the operational support, following the Company's
policies and procedures at all times.
Reponsibilities:
- Ensuring the smooth running of clinics
- Assisting in the care and comfort of patients
- Assisting Sonographers during examinations
- Ensuring the clinical room is prepared prior to the
start of clinical sessions
- Using the patient information systems
(Soliton/PACS)
- Ensuring and maintaining a patient centred and
quality focused approach to all aspects of work
- Ensure patients have access to a chaperone at all
times
- Uphold Healthshares professional standards policy
- Uphold data protection and patient confidentiality
at all times
- Maintain
a high standard of care
- Following
appropriate training, to ensure the cleanliness of any equipment used
- Communicate
effectively with patients, relatives, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and
significant others
- Communicate
with patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issues
- Act
as the patient's advocate
- Promptly
deal with equipment failure in accordance with Healthshares procedure
- Ensure
Healthshares policies are adhered to by all staff and report as necessary
- Safeguard
the health and welfare of patients and staff in all circumstances
- Comply
with the Healthshare complaints procedure
- Promptly
report all incidents or accidents involving patients or staff and take
appropriate action according to Healthshares policy
- Ensure
stock items are ordered and available in a designated clinic room and assist
with the correct management of stock control.
- Attend
and participate in monthly team meetings as required.
- To
manage own workload with limited supervision
Professional Development:
- Take
ownership for development and learning of skills and knowledge
- Further
develop knowledge and skills by undertaking appropriate training and courses of
study
- Take
responsibility in maintaining a record of own personal development
- Work
with the operational support/manager with any new training requirements
Confidentiality
- In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.
They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect
their privacy and act appropriately.
- In
the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder
may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their
carers. They may also have access to information relating to the Clinic as a business
organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as
strictly confidential.
- Information
relating to patients, carers or the business of the Clinic may only be divulged
to authorised persons in accordance with Healthshares policies and procedures
relating to confidentiality and data protection.
Equal Opportunities
- The post
holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with regard to Healthshares
Equal Opportunities Policy.
Health
and Safety
- Employees
must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are
carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and
employees. The post holder will be required to participate in Healthshares
annual Mandatory Training components.
Terms and Conditions of
Employment
- This post is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; this means that any
criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application. The post
will be subject to a criminal record check (DBS).
Review
of this Job Description
- This
is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible
specification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with
service priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced after
consultation with the post holder. As a term of your employment, you may be
required to undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably
be required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with the
organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
- The
Sonographer Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the sonographer
in clinic and undertake tasks and duties delegated by the operational support/manager.
- Will work collaboratively with
the diagnostics multi-disciplinary team to maintain a high standard of care
under the direction of the operational support, following the Company's
policies and procedures at all times.
Reponsibilities:
- Ensuring the smooth running of clinics
- Assisting in the care and comfort of patients
- Assisting Sonographers during examinations
- Ensuring the clinical room is prepared prior to the
start of clinical sessions
- Using the patient information systems
(Soliton/PACS)
- Ensuring and maintaining a patient centred and
quality focused approach to all aspects of work
- Ensure patients have access to a chaperone at all
times
- Uphold Healthshares professional standards policy
- Uphold data protection and patient confidentiality
at all times
- Maintain
a high standard of care
- Following
appropriate training, to ensure the cleanliness of any equipment used
- Communicate
effectively with patients, relatives, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and
significant others
- Communicate
with patients, clients and relatives on emotional and sensitive issues
- Act
as the patient's advocate
- Promptly
deal with equipment failure in accordance with Healthshares procedure
- Ensure
Healthshares policies are adhered to by all staff and report as necessary
- Safeguard
the health and welfare of patients and staff in all circumstances
- Comply
with the Healthshare complaints procedure
- Promptly
report all incidents or accidents involving patients or staff and take
appropriate action according to Healthshares policy
- Ensure
stock items are ordered and available in a designated clinic room and assist
with the correct management of stock control.
- Attend
and participate in monthly team meetings as required.
- To
manage own workload with limited supervision
Professional Development:
- Take
ownership for development and learning of skills and knowledge
- Further
develop knowledge and skills by undertaking appropriate training and courses of
study
- Take
responsibility in maintaining a record of own personal development
- Work
with the operational support/manager with any new training requirements
Confidentiality
- In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.
They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect
their privacy and act appropriately.
- In
the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder
may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their
carers. They may also have access to information relating to the Clinic as a business
organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as
strictly confidential.
- Information
relating to patients, carers or the business of the Clinic may only be divulged
to authorised persons in accordance with Healthshares policies and procedures
relating to confidentiality and data protection.
Equal Opportunities
- The post
holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with regard to Healthshares
Equal Opportunities Policy.
Health
and Safety
- Employees
must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are
carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and
employees. The post holder will be required to participate in Healthshares
annual Mandatory Training components.
Terms and Conditions of
Employment
- This post is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; this means that any
criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application. The post
will be subject to a criminal record check (DBS).
Review
of this Job Description
- This
is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible
specification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with
service priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced after
consultation with the post holder. As a term of your employment, you may be
required to undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably
be required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with the
organisation.
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible in approach to work
- UK applications only
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care environment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to be tactful and diplomatic
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible in approach to work
- UK applications only
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care environment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to be tactful and diplomatic
- Good organisational skills
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.
