NOUS Sonographer

Diagnosticworld; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic World requires an experienced ultrasound sonographer to provide NOUS diagnostics and high quality ultrasound services across abdominal, pelvic and MSK areas in Leicester. You will work with other sonographers and healthcare professionals to deliver patient care and generate clinical reports for each scan.

The role emphasises CPD, clinical governance, adherence to health and safety policies and confidentiality, with participation in annual performance reviews and keeping professional

Responsibilities

• Provide general abdominal, pelvic, small parts and vascular/MSK ultrasound scanning as part of a team.
• Independently perform ultrasound scans and produce a clinical report.
• Participate in CPD, governance, audits and ongoing professional development.

Job description

To provide NOUS diagnostics to patients on behalf of the company whilst adhering to the highest quality standards of ultrasound Practice patient care, in accordance with company standards, procedures and protocols.

Key tasks/responsibilities:

• To provide general abdominal, pelvic, small parts and vascular/MSK/Early Pregnancy (if appropriately trained) ultrasound scanning services in conjunction with other Sonographers and health care professionals.
• To independently perform ultrasound scanning duties to the required standards of Diagnostic World and client partners and to produce a clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken.
• To undertake any administrative duties necessary for speedy progression of patients and patient results e.g. Patient Escalations.
• To actively participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audit and assessment.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
• To undertake any equipment tests as part of Diagnostic Health's Quality assurance programme and to report any equipment faults to the service manager.
• To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality and SOP's.
• To give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident and comply with company procedure to that effect.
• To ensure that professional and technical knowledge/expertise is kept up to date and to maintain a portfolio to show evidence of personal professional development.
• To participate in individual performance review (appraisal) on an annual basis.
• To hold, and when required exchange with colleagues, company assets required to carry out service effectively.

Additional/ad-hoc responsibilities:

• Second opinion on MSK discrepancy cases.
• Advice on a complaint/incident involving MSK.
• Assist with recruitment lead and introduce new.
• Sonographers on ad-hoc basis and attendance at BMUS stand.