Clinical Assistant

1 month ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Korus Health Full time

Job summary

Korus Health supports the work of the NHS by providing ultrasound scans to patients within their local community. The role of clinical assistant forms part of a clinical team working to give patients a safe and positive experience at their ultrasound appointment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone committed to providing excellent care to patients and through supporting the sonographer with ultrasound scans. You will help to make the patients feel at ease from the word go and work with the sonographer to ensure that the all the relevant protocols including safeguarding and infection control. You will also carry out IT tasks needed within the clinics.

About us

Korus Health is a vibrant company with a family feel providing support to the NHS within local communities.

Interview - 7 May 2024 at Millbay Clinic in Plymouth

Job description

Job responsibilities

Workwith the sonographer to set up the necessary equipment for clinics in thecommunity

Preparefor each day by ensuring the clinic room and clinic list is ready before thefirst appointment

Takeresponsibility for leaving the clinic room in a clean and tidy condition at theend of each day including general housekeeping

Willingto be accountable for personally following information governance andconfidentiality procedures

Bewilling to undertake training as necessary to fulfil the role including basicknowledge of medical terms associated with the role

Fulldriving license and access to the use of a car for work travel

Havegood IT skills in order to accurately register clinics and input data

Havethe appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to welcome patients to theclinic by greeting them warmly and making them feel comfortable

Havean understanding of equality and diversity and promote this within all companyinteractions

Beprepared to respond to the needs of the patient by reading the notes beforetheir appointment as well as alerting the sonographer to any specific needs

Actas an advocate for the patient providing dignity and respect throughout allprocedures

Recordaccurate measurements of the sonographers findings

Inspectthe supply of clinical equipment to ensure that they are in good condition andimmediately report any defects to the operations manager

Ensure that the ultrasound machineincluding the probes and leads, the keyboard , screen and stand are cleaned usingthe appropriate materials

Methodicallyfollow the infection control procedures to prevent contamination of allequipment and also the clinic room

Generallywork as a member of the clinic team supporting the sonographer to achieve agood level of communication with the patient to support an accurate diagnosis

Supportthe sonographer to ensure that clinics run smoothly and all necessary tasksincluding IT are completed by the end of each clinic.

Demonstrateactive listening skills to support the sonographers reporting

Supportthe sonographer by keeping track of time to ensure that clinics run to schedule

Demonstrateconfident communication skills to support positive team communication withsonographer and other colleagues

Builda good working relationship with partners in our community clinics

Demonstrateability to work with minimal guidance and take initiative to solve problemsthat may prevent the successful running of clinics

Thisjob description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required.This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexiblespecification. Priorities may change in line with service needs and new dutiesintroduced after consultation with the post holder. It is anticipated dutieswill change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in thefuture.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grades or equivalent Driving licence

Desirable

Patient or customer care

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with patients and customers Be willing to travel to various clinic locations and work flexibly over a range of sites

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