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We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Ultrasound and Cardiology services based within the NHS, you will be trained to assist the sonographers in clinic and run independent cardiology clinic.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will be a key point of contact for our patients, undertaking essential daily tasks to ensure that patients are adequately looked after, and their records dealt with in line with Information governance policy.

Previous Hospital Healthcare experience desirable, but not essential, as we offer full training for the right candidate, all we ask is that you are reliable, professional, able to work independently, can commit to the working at different locations/hours and have excellent computer skills.

Healthcare assistants are an integral part of the team, they support our Sonographers and Patients without the input of our Healthcare Assistants, our clinics wouldn't be able to function properly, so if you would like to be a part of a team that really makes a difference, we would love to hear from you

Working hours and Locations

We have 12 plus sites located across the following locations: Dagenham, Barking, Romford, Ilford, Upminster, Hornchurch, South Woodford and Rainham.

If you are successful in securing a role as one of our Healthcare Assistants we will look to place you in a clinic as close to your home location as possible within the above areas, we will provide your schedule in advance so you are able to make the necessary arrangements, but from time to time you maybe be required to work within any of the sites that based around East London and Essex as the business needs require.

• This is a Full-Time role working 40 hours per week, over 5 days, this will include some weekends.
• You will never be required to more than your allocated 40 hours per week unless you request to work overtime.
• Shifts can start from 8am and finish no later than 8pm.
• At this time, we cannot offer part time contracts, but we can offer bank contracts if you are available between the time's specified.

As a Healthcare Assistant your role will involve but will not be limited to:

• Assisting sonographers undertaking diagnostic examinations, chaperoning the ultrasound scans and assist consultants with reports, patient monitoring
• Explaining to patients what takes will take place during their appointment.
• To provide care for the patient whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring patient comfort, dignity and privacy are always maintained and are specific to the patients' needs
• To support a high-quality clerical and clinical support service, entering patient data into computer systems, always ensuring attention to detail
• Being professional, timely and reliable
• Ensuring confidentiality is always adhered to
• Proficient use of Computer Software Systems, Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel)

What we will offer you in return?

• A supportive organisation and the opportunity to make a difference
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Extra 2 days of holiday after 5 years of service
• NHS Discounts
• And other fantastic benefits

So, if you are professional, driven, caring, supportive, eager to train and develop your skills, we would like to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the healthcare industry.