Ultrasound Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Vernova Healthcare's Ultrasound Service is a busy and dynamic department dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred, non-obstetric ultrasound care. We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable bank staff to join our friendly and supportive team, assisting sonographers across multiple sites. Candidates must be able to travel independently between multiple sites as required to meet the needs of the service.

Work Schedule

Predominantly Wednesday and Thursday 08.30-17.30 with some flexibility required.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care Assistance
• Verify patient identification against referrals.
• Prepare patients for their examinations.
• Support sonographers during and between scans, including acting as a chaperone.
• Assist in maintaining appointment schedules.

1. Effective Communication
• Foster seamless interactions to ensure smooth operations and quality patient experiences.

1. Safety and Hygiene
• Maintain a clean and safe scanning environment.
• Adhere to infection control practices.
• Follow established procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

1. Administrative and Clerical Tasks
• Use the Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS) for patient documentation.
• Manage and upload images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

About us

Vernova Healthcare CIC is a Social Enterprise healthcare service provider owned by GPs in East Cheshire. As a community interest company (CIC) it operates on a strictly not-for- profit basis, and any surpluses from services provided must be re-invested for the benefit of the people of East Cheshire.

Vernova is an employing authority for the NHS Pension Scheme. We offer a supportive and pleasant working environment and offer an attractive hourly rate of pay.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should sufficiently numbers of applications be received. We would therefore encourage early submission of applications.