Sonographer

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical imaging seeks a dedicated sonographer to join their team in Brighton. In this full-time role, you will operate advanced ultrasound equipment, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services and patient care. Your expertise will be crucial in analyzing images and maintaining accurate patient records. With a commitment to quality and patient comfort, this position offers a collaborative environment where your skills can shine. If you are passionate about diagnostic imaging and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in diagnostic medical sonography or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Operate sonographic equipment to capture images of organs and tissues.
• Analyze images for abnormalities and compile reports for physicians.

Skills

Sonography

Patient Care

Image Analysis

Equipment Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Postgraduate Ultrasound Certificates

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Full-time sonographer required based at our Falmer site, Brighton. The site is a community CDC and operates on an outpatient basis. We offer a seven-day-a-week service with flexible working days.

Main duties of the job

1. Operating Sonographic Equipment: Use ultrasound equipment to capture images of organs, tissues, and blood flow. Experience with different manufacturers of equipment is helpful.
2. Patient Interaction: Prepare and position patients for procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety. Provide a high standard of patient care at all times.
3. Image Analysis: Analyze images to identify abnormalities and provide clinical reports to physicians.
4. Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and document procedures performed.
5. Equipment Maintenance: Regularly clean and maintain ultrasound equipment, report issues or faults to the site manager.
6. Quality: Ensure image quality and consistent reporting methods, and adhere to imaging protocols.

About us

Medical Imaging Partnership provides high-quality diagnostic services at the Brighton Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, located in the East Stand of the American Express Community Stadium, home of Brighton and Hove Albion FC.

Job responsibilities

• Operate sonographic equipment to capture images of organs, tissues, and blood flow, with experience across various manufacturers being advantageous.
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring comfort and safety, and deliver high-standard patient care.
• Analyze images for abnormalities and compile reports for physicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document procedures.
• Clean and maintain ultrasound equipment, report faults promptly.
• Ensure high image quality and adherence to imaging protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in diagnostic medical sonography or related field such as Diagnostic Radiography with postgraduate ultrasound certificates.
• HCPC registration and a clear DBS.
• 3-5 years of experience as a sonographer.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to explain procedures clearly to patients.

Pre-Screening Questions

• Do you have the right to work in the UK?
• What is your sonography skillset?
• Experience with MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA, or ultrasound imaging?
• Are you currently HCPC registered?
• Why are you interested in this role and working at MIP?
• Can you describe a time when you proactively solved a problem?
• Are you comfortable working in a team environment?
• What is your notice period and salary expectation?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.