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Diagnostic World Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 04 December 2026
Job summary
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. Please note that we do not offer Sponsorship for this role.
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 and tocarry out patient care duties and to assist Sonographers and act as a Chaperone during the clinics, including use of IT equipment.
About us
Diagnostic World is a leading provider of NHS and Private healthcare with services delivered from Community Diagnostic Centres, Community Health Centres and within our fleet of mobile and relocatable units. Within our service offering, we provide General and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to patients across the Midlands & South-East on a referred and self-referred basis
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0062-26-0028
Job locations
Leicester
Leicester
LE2 0QB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Driving licence
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience in Healthcare
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Driving licence
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience in Healthcare
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
Diagnostic World
Address
Leicester
Leicester
LE2 0QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.diagnosticworld.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Diagnostic World
Address
Leicester
Leicester
LE2 0QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.diagnosticworld.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Department
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0062-26-0028
Job locations
Leicester
Leicester
LE2 0QB
United Kingdom
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