Sonographer - Echo

Circle Health Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Sonographer Echo to join the Imaging department on a bank basis. This is an as-and-when-required role to cover busy periods and staff leave.

You will perform diagnostic ultrasound scans within your competence, maintain accurate patient records, participate in QA activities, and support department workflows while upholding Circle Health Group standards.

Qualifications

• A Diploma in medical ultrasound (DMU) or Post-graduate certificate/diploma (Pg Cert / Dip).
• Experience of autonomous practice and independent reporting is essential.
• Competency to assess, scan, diagnose and report ultrasound caseload with accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent, high-quality ultrasound service to all patients in the Imaging Department.
• Carry out diagnostic ultrasound scans within your scope of competence as agreed with the Imaging Lead.
• Assist modality leads to plan and maintain effective workflow within the department.
• Complete and maintain departmental records including timely patient charges.
• Participate in quality assurance tests within Imaging and contribute to peer review.
• Report equipment faults to the manager and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Comply with imaging department policies, SOPs and mandatory training.

Skills

Autonomous practice

High-quality ultrasound service

Customer care

Technical ultrasound skills

Education

DMU or PgCert/PgDip

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Sonographer Echo (Bank)

The Duchy Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £45.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Sonographer to join their team of staff in the Imaging department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• You actively participate in the efficient and safe operation of the Imaging Department, providing a consistent, high quality ultrasound service to all patients.
• You carry out diagnostic ultrasound scans within your scope of competence as agreed with the Clinical Services Manager - Imaging / Clinical Lead to high technical and quality standards.
• You assist clinical modality leads to plan and maintain an effective workflow within the department, as requested.
• You complete and maintain applicable departmental records including the completion and submission of patient charges in a timely manner.
• You participate in, and contribute to, Quality Assurance tests within the Imaging Department.
• You participate in supervision, training and peer review within your area of competence / expertise.
• You report all equipment malfunctions or faults to the manager and, if necessary, undertake any further action to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.
• You comply with the imaging department policies, protocols and SOPs.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A broad range of sonography competencies matched to the job description.
• Experience of autonomous practice and independent reporting is essential.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations.
• A Diploma in medical ultrasound (DMU) or Post-graduate certificate or diploma (Pg Cert / Dip).
• Competency to assess, scan, diagnose and report ultrasound caseload, maintaining accurate patient records at all times.
• Demonstratable understanding of the requirements of safe clinical practice and the responsibilities and accountability that are associated with this role.
• Understanding of the importance of Health & Safety regulations; maintaining good ergonomics and posture when scanning to reduce the risks associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI).
• IT systems familiarity e.g. RIS / PACS.
• Knowledge of the healthcare service sector and the systems and processes used.
• Aware of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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