Bank - Health Care Assistant; Ultrasound

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The closing date is 06 March 2026

Vernova Healthcare Ultrasound Service is a busy and dynamic department providing high-quality, patient-centered, non-obstetric ultrasound care. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable bank staff to join our friendly and supportive team, assisting sonographers across multiple sites.

• 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 with maintaining appointment schedules
• 2. Health, Safety and Compliance
  • Maintain a clean and safe scanning environment
  • Adhere to infection prevention and control practices
  • Follow established procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• 3. 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)

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 generated are re-invested for the benefit of the people of East Cheshire.

Vernovais an employing authority for the NHS Pension Scheme. We offer a supportive and pleasant working environment, along with an attractive hourly rates of pay.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received. We therefore encourage early submission of applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE BANK Healthcare Assistant Non Obstetric Ultrasound

LOCATION Based from Waters Green Medical Centre in Macclesfield, although the role requires frequent travel to a number of Hospital and Community Clinics within Eastern Cheshire.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

To assist the Sonographers in providing a high quality, patient-centred non-obstetric ultrasound service at a number of sites within Eastern Cheshire.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Major working relationships with all sonographers involved in the service
• Liaison with other clinical professionals, support staff, patients, carers, and their relatives
• Liaison with other agencies, especially East Cheshire NHS Trust

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assist with Patient Care whilst Supporting the Sonographer
  • Check patient identification against referral and appointment system in order to support the sonographer in undertaking the requested examination(s)
  • Receive patients into the scanning room and prepare them for the examination
  • Have a clear understanding of all examinations carried out in the service and the preparation required prior to the examination
  • Provide support and information to patients, carers and relatives where appropriate
  • Signpost / guide patients to the toilet as required
  • Support the sonographer whilst they are undertaking examinations and chaperone during examinations, especially intimate examinations.
  • Use equipment and accessories appropriately
  • Support keeping patient appointments on time to aid in the smooth running of the service and maintaining high standards of patient experience.
• 2. Communicate effectively and ensure smooth running of the service
  • Ensure effective communication with other staff, patients and members of the public maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
  • Ensure that enquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently
  • Attend staff meetings and contribute to the smooth running of the service
  • Be prepared to work flexible hours according to the needs of the service
  • Participate in audit and quality control programmes if required
• 3. Maintain a safe working environment
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment within the scanning room
  • Adhere to infection prevention and control good practice
  • Adhere to all standard procedures, protocols and guidelines
  • Understand the policies and procedures of Vernova Healthcare CIC
  • Report any incidents or accidents and broken equipment to line manager
• 4. Perform Clerical Duties
  • Use the Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS) for the purposes of patient identification and recording attendance
  • Upload images from the mobile scanner to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in accordance with defined procedures.
  • Assist with checking and ordering of consumables required by the service.
• 5. Other Duties
  • Provide cover for other Ultrasound Healthcare Assistants as required
  • Undergo other duties as requested, appropriate to the rate of pay for the post

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Responsible Professional - Principal Sonographers
• Responsible Manager - Clinical Services Nurse Supervisor

STANDARD PARAGRAPHS FOR ALL JOB DESCRIPTION S

• Maintain a broad understanding of the work of Vernova Healthcare CIC as a whole, and actively contribute ideas for the improvement of service provision.
• Ensure own actions contribute to the…