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Healthcare Assistant


Salary
£12.71 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
22 Jul 2026
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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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. Multiple roles available.Please note that we do not offer Sponsorship for this role.

About us

Diagnostic World prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

Details

  • Date posted: 20 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12.71 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: U0062-26-0017
  • Job locations: Leicester, Leicester, LE2 0QB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

(No Sponsorship available)

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
  • Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • The ability to plan and prioritize work.
  • Good IT skills

We offer;

  • Free update service enhanced DBS
  • Free NHS Mandatory Training and certificates
  • Free Uniform and ID badges
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

To apply, please send your CV to hr@diagnosticworld.co.uk

Please note - All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and occupational health clearance being obtained. The appointment is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Employees are not entitled therefore to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent under the provision of the Act, and in the event of employing any failure to disclose such convictions could result in the termination of employment. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which order applies.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driving licence

Desirable

  • 1 year experience in Healthcare

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