Reporting Ultrasonographer

Countess Of Chester Hospital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess Of Chester Hospital is seeking a dedicated sonographer to join a professional ultrasound team. The role is open to both experienced and newly qualified applicants, offering the opportunity to engage in mentorship and training of student sonographers. The position requires a recognized ultrasound qualification and eligibility to work in the UK. This role involves autonomous work within guidelines, high-quality diagnostic examinations, and effective communication with healthcare professionals and patients.

Qualifications

• HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration required.
• Welcoming applications from newly qualified individuals.
• Experience with student mentorship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Communicate diagnostic information to clinicians and patients.
• Supervise and educate multidisciplinary staff in ultrasound.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Judgmental skills

Education

Recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip, or Direct-Entry Masters)

Job description

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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare through partnership and innovation.

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values, and behaviours.

We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, including those currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.

As a region, we are reviewing the way we work and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process, we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities, and services can be mutually beneficial.

Job overview

Working Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and professional sonographer to join our friendly, hardworking ultrasound team. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified individuals who will be given every support to gain experience within their role.

We act as a clinical placement site for the University of Cumbria’s Direct Access MSc Ultrasound programme, and there are opportunities to engage in the training and mentorship of student sonographers.

Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip, or Direct-Entry Masters) and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom with HCPC/NMC or equivalent registration.

Main duties of the job

• Work autonomously within guidelines and reporting protocols, performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations to aid appropriate patient management.
• Effectively communicate diagnosis information from scan findings verbally or in writing directly to clinicians and patients.
• Use analytical and judgmental skills to interpret ultrasound images, accurately differentiating between normal and pathological findings.
• Supervise, educate, and technically train multidisciplinary under- and postgraduate staff in all aspects of ultrasound.