Sonographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible shifts

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access to NHS Trusts

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Professionals is advertising a 12-month bank ultrasound post across partner NHS Trusts. The role focuses on ultrasound examinations, clinical reporting for referring clinicians, and safe equipment use, with supervision of trainees. A valid radiographer HCPC registration and ultrasound qualification are required.

Responsibilities include patient communication, record-keeping, adherence to safety policies, and potential involvement in service development and audits.

Formación

• Relevant qualification in medical, early pregnancy or gynaecological ultrasound (DCR, BSc, PGD or MSc).
• HCPC registration as a radiographer.
• Ultrasound registration relevant to the role.

Responsabilidades

• Produce clear, timely reports for referring clinicians and keep patient records complete and accurate.
• Carry out ultrasound examinations and explain stages to patients.
• Manage safe and effective use of ultrasound equipment.
• Escalate concerns and follow referral pathways.
• Supervise and train less experienced staff; contribute to training.

Conocimientos

Independent worker

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Educación

DCR/ BSc/ PGD/ MSc in ultrasound

Herramientas

PACS

Imaging IT systems

Descripción del empleo

A 12-month bank post in ultrasound, advertised by NHS Professionals for work across its partner NHS Trusts. The role centres on ultrasound examinations, clinical reporting for referring clinicians, accurate patient records and safe use of equipment, with supervision of less experienced staff. A relevant qualification in medical, early pregnancy or gynaecological ultrasound is required, alongside HCPC registration as a radiographer.

What the job involves

• Produce clear, timely reports for referring clinicians and keep patient records complete and accurate to departmental and professional standards
• Carry out ultrasound examinations, explaining each stage to patients and supporting those who need reassurance or guidance
• Manage the safe and effective use of ultrasound equipment, maintaining technical performance and complying with policy and safety requirements
• Make clinical decisions within scope of practice, recognising limitations and seeking advice from senior colleagues when needed
• Escalate concerns, follow referral pathways and deliver care in line with medical ethics and best practice
• Provide specialist advice to the wider clinical team and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals
• Supervise and guide less experienced staff and contribute to training activities
• Coordinate daily workload and appointments, prioritising urgent requests and handling emergency bookings with relevant teams
• Keep equipment, including transducers, cleaned and maintained, identifying environmental or safety concerns
• Record and track information on departmental systems and assist with associated administrative processes
• Maintain professional knowledge through continued learning, quality improvement, clinical audit and research
• Support service development by reviewing departmental processes, protocols and patient information resources

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in medical, early pregnancy or gynaecological ultrasound (DCR, BSc, PGD or MSc)

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a radiographer
• Ultrasound registration relevant to the role

Experience

• Extensive specialist ultrasound experience
• Experience in ultrasound reporting, clinical decision-making and imaging IT systems
• Experience supporting trainees and colleagues

Skills & knowledge

• Works independently
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong leadership skills

What’s offered

• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression
• Flexible shifts and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to work across over 50 partner NHS Trusts