Clinical Assistant

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  • Penzance, Cornwall Redruth, Cornwall
  • £12.21 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
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 jobWe 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 usKorus Health is a vibrant company with a family feel providing support to the NHS within local communities.Interviews provisionally scheduled for Wednesday, 1 October 2025DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.21 an hour Holiday pay in additionContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberE0260-25-0008Job locationsUnit C, Cook's CornerDudnance LanePool, RedruthCornwallTR15 3ETWest Cornwall HospitalSt. Clare StreetPenzanceCornwallTR18 2PFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWork with the sonographer to set up the necessary equipment for clinics in the communityPrepare for each day by ensuring the clinic room and clinic list is ready before the first appointmentTake responsibility for leaving the clinic room in a clean and tidy condition at the end of each day including general housekeeping and cover on days when cleaner is not availableWilling to be accountable for personally following information governance and confidentiality proceduresBe willing to undertake training as necessary to fulfil the role including basic knowledge of medical terms associated with the roleFull driving license and access to the use of a car for work travelHave good IT skills in order to accurately schedule clinics and input dataHave the appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to welcome patients to the clinic by greeting them warmly and making them feel comfortableHave an understanding of equality and diversity and promote this within all company interactionsBe prepared to respond to the needs of the patient by reading the notes before their appointment as well as alerting the sonographer to any specific needsAct as an advocate for the patient providing dignity and respect throughout all proceduresRecord accurate measurements of the sonographers findingsInspect the premises, supply of clinical equipment to ensure that they are in good condition and immediately report any defects to the operations managerEnsure that the ultrasound machine including the probes and leads, the keyboard , screen and stand are cleaned using the appropriate materialsMethodically follow the infection control procedures to prevent contamination of all equipment and also the clinic roomGenerally work as a member of the clinic team supporting the sonographer to achieve a good level of communication with the patient to support an accurate diagnosisSupport the sonographer to ensure that clinics run smoothly and all necessary tasks including IT are completed by the end of each clinic.Demonstrate active listening skills to support the sonographers reportingSupport the sonographer by keeping track of time to ensure that clinics run to scheduleDemonstrate confident communication skills to support positive team communication i.e. with sonographer and other colleaguesBuild a good working relationship with partners in our community clinicsDemonstrate ability to work with minimal guidance and take initiative to solve problems that may prevent the successful running of clinicsThis job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Priorities may change in line with service needs and new duties introduced after consultation with the post holder. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWork with the sonographer to set up the necessary equipment for clinics in the communityPrepare for each day by ensuring the clinic room and clinic list is ready before the first appointmentTake responsibility for leaving the clinic room in a clean and tidy condition at the end of each day including general housekeeping and cover on days when cleaner is not availableWilling to be accountable for personally following information governance and confidentiality proceduresBe willing to undertake training as necessary to fulfil the role including basic knowledge of medical terms associated with the roleFull driving license and access to the use of a car for work travelHave good IT skills in order to accurately schedule clinics and input dataHave the appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to welcome patients to the clinic by greeting them warmly and making them feel comfortableHave an understanding of equality and diversity and promote this within all company interactionsBe prepared to respond to the needs of the patient by reading the notes before their appointment as well as alerting the sonographer to any specific needsAct as an advocate for the patient providing dignity and respect throughout all proceduresRecord accurate measurements of the sonographers findingsInspect the premises, supply of clinical equipment to ensure that they are in good condition and immediately report any defects to the operations managerEnsure that the ultrasound machine including the probes and leads, the keyboard , screen and stand are cleaned using the appropriate materialsMethodically follow the infection control procedures to prevent contamination of all equipment and also the clinic roomGenerally work as a member of the clinic team supporting the sonographer to achieve a good level of communication with the patient to support an accurate diagnosisSupport the sonographer to ensure that clinics run smoothly and all necessary tasks including IT are completed by the end of each clinic.Demonstrate active listening skills to support the sonographers reportingSupport the sonographer by keeping track of time to ensure that clinics run to scheduleDemonstrate confident communication skills to support positive team communication i.e. with sonographer and other colleaguesBuild a good working relationship with partners in our community clinicsDemonstrate ability to work with minimal guidance and take initiative to solve problems that may prevent the successful running of clinicsThis job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Priorities may change in line with service needs and new duties introduced after consultation with the post holder. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.Person SpecificationOccupational RequirementEssential
  • In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is an occupational requirement for us to recruit a female as you will need to act as a chaperone for clinical procedures.
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grades or equivalent
  • Driving licence
Desirable
  • Patient or customer care
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of dealing with patients and customers
  • Be willing to travel to various clinic locations and work flexibly over a range of sites
Person SpecificationOccupational RequirementEssential
  • In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is an occupational requirement for us to recruit a female as you will need to act as a chaperone for clinical procedures.
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE grades or equivalent
  • Driving licence
Desirable
  • Patient or customer care
ExperienceEssential
  • 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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