Bank Sonographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction, training & regular_supervis

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card for discounts

Flexible working ethos

IT support with modern equipment

Job summary

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is seeking an experienced sonographer to join the community Ultrasound team. The role involves ultrasound in clinics across East Suffolk, focusing on improving patient pathways and service efficiency.

You will work autonomously as a lone clinician with clinical administrator support, including weekend hours and occasional extra cover shifts. Applicants must be HCPC registered and hold a postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound.
• UK HCPC registration (specialist register).
• Experience as a sonographer in community/clinic settings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Ultrasound team and deliver a high standard of service to patients.
• Optimise the patient pathway and service efficiency by driving best practice.
• Work in the community as a lone clinician, autonomously, in clinic.
• Collaborate with a clinical administrator.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Autonomous practice

Education

Postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound

Job description

This bank sonographer post sits in the community Ultrasound team at Suffolk GP Federation CIC, a not-for-profit company that runs NHS services across the county. The work is ultrasound in clinics, with a focus on improving the patient pathway and service efficiency. Shifts cover eight clinics, and the post involves working autonomously as a lone clinician with a clinical administrator, plus weekend hours and optional extra cover shifts. Applicants must be on the HCPC specialist register and hold a postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound.

What the job involves

• Contribute to the Ultrasound team and deliver a high standard of service to patients
• Optimise the patient pathway and service efficiency by driving best practice
• Work in the community as a lone clinician, autonomously, in clinic
• Work alongside a clinical administrator

What’s required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound

Registration & licences

• UK registered sonographer on the HCPC specialist register

Experience

• Experienced sonographer

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of practice and professional guidelines
• Keeping accurate, up-to-date records and files

Other

• Flexibility to offer hours across various days, including weekends
• Ability to access transport across clinics in East Suffolk

Nice to have

• Community work experience

What’s offered

• Induction, training and regular supervision
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card employer with access to a discount service
• Strong ethos of flexible working
• IT teams and support with modern equipment