Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Lancsteachinghospitals; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Sonographer, where you will be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional patient care. This role offers the chance to work flexibly across multiple sites, gaining exposure to various specializations in ultrasound. Whether you're an experienced professional or a trainee nearing qualification, you'll receive comprehensive support to enhance your skills. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while advancing their career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing a wide range of ultrasound procedures.
• Ability to produce medical reports on ultrasound examinations.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ultrasound procedures and produce reports.
• Provide excellent patient care in accordance with Trust values.

Skills

Ultrasound Procedures

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Advanced Scanning Techniques

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Imaging or related field

Job description

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We are looking for a Sonographer with recent relevant experience to join a highly skilled and very friendly team.

Our sonographers work flexibly across all sites, Royal Preston, Chorley and our Community Diagnostic Hub.

We have always supported the development and advancement of sonographers at LTHTR and we currently have two consultant sonographers in the area of obstetrics, head and neck and breast. Our team work well together, share their knowledge and support their colleagues.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always provide excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

This post would suit an experienced Sonographer looking to develop their skills into new areas of Ultrasound as further training in specialised fields can be provided. It would also suit a trainee or newly qualified Sonographer as full clinical support will be provided. Applications from trainee sonographers nearing qualification will be considered.

The sonographers within this Trust are all Advanced Practitioners working independently undertaking a wide range of examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, general abdominal, breast, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and vascular. In addition an inpatient ward based service is also provided by the Sonographers making this a very varied and post.

You will independently and autonomously undertake a wide range of ultrasound procedures and produce a medical report on at least 95% of those procedures. This must include the generic investigations of obstetrics, gynaecology and abdominal ultrasound and advanced practices, e.g. Transvaginal scanning, and inpatient scanning.

You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lauren Senior Job title: Principal Sonographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01772 524616

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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