Sonographer (General and MSK)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Sonographer to join their dedicated team, providing high-quality ultrasound services in a supportive environment. This role involves working with state-of-the-art equipment and offers the chance to enhance your skills in various ultrasound areas. You'll collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure the best patient care while maintaining high standards of practice. If you're passionate about ultrasound and want to make a difference in patient outcomes, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in MSK and General Ultrasound scanning is essential.
• HCPC registration and relevant qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality MSK and General Ultrasound services.
• Ensure all protocols and standards are adhered to during examinations.

Skills

Ultrasound Scanning

Patient Communication

Clinical Governance

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Radiography

Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound (DMU)

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Reporting Software

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Sonographer to work for our Prison Service (11 clinics a month). Ideally, we are looking for a Sonographer experienced in all aspects of Musculoskeletal and General Ultrasound (including abdominal, gynaecological, urinary tract, thyroid and testes). However, if you have experience in some or most of these areas, we would still like to talk to you and help you realise your full potential.

You will be working with new state of the art Ultrasound equipment and modern, user-friendly reporting software is provided. You'll receive great support from an excellent team of Sonographers, assistants, consultants and administration staff.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Maintaining and promoting the highest professional, technical and ethical standards in Ultrasound, through effective clinical governance.
• To liaise with our team, in order to ensure the highest quality of service to patients and clinicians.
• Work effectively with all disciplines of staff.
• Ensure all targets and quality standards are achieved.
• To provide a comprehensive and effective high-quality Ultrasound service.
• Support the Operations Manager, in ensuring that imaging practice standards are monitored and continuously updated.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive and effective high-quality MSK and General Ultrasound service.
• To ensure that all Ultrasound referrals are evaluated and prioritized according to clinical protocols using the clinical information provided.
• To seek clinical clarity where Ultrasound requests are equivocal.
• To undertake Ultrasound scanning in accordance with national guidelines and agreed local protocols.
• To manage your personal Ultrasound workload, in addition to the wider service requirements.
• To maintain the highest level of accuracy whilst performing each Ultrasound examination.
• To assess the clinical information and select the most appropriate scanning approach.
• To ensure optimum sterility is maintained throughout invasive examinations.
• To adhere to the relevant company protocols in respect of hand hygiene and infection control.
• To act as a patient advocate in ultrasound scanning issues.
• To exercise the highest standard of patient communication and care, in order to pro-actively improve the patient’s experience.
• To ensure that appropriate consent has been acquired, depending on the clinical protocol.
• Assess the individual communication needs of patients and ensure any necessary advocacy is arranged.
• To examine, diagnose and ultimately assist in the treatment plan of the patient.
• To offer and seek the advice and support of colleagues when necessary.
• To undertake and report examinations, advising referral to the appropriate Specialists when required. To suggest appropriate additional imaging/further management as required.
• To liaise with the Consultant Radiologist as required, for the most clinically appropriate imaging or management.
• To ensure that urgent findings are communicated to clinicians without delay, in accordance with our protocols.
• To act as mentor, in the training of other Sonographers in MSK, Thyroid and Vascular ultrasound.
• To undertake other duties as required by the demands of the service, or by the Operations Manager as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hon in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent/degree/diploma.
• Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or Postgraduate Diploma (Pg Dip) or Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Ultrasound.
• MSK Ultrasound module or equivalent training.
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.
• Recognised Thyroid ultrasound training qualification.
• Vascular Ultrasound module or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience in all aspects of MSK Ultrasound scanning and a comprehensive range of ultrasound studies, in addition to General, Gynae, Renal tract and Testes Ultrasound examinations.
• Experience of organising and participating in study programmes for ultrasound imaging.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work alone, report, organise and prioritise clinical workload.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal sensitively with patients, and liaise effectively with medical and other staff.
• Ability to demonstrate motivational ability plus team leadership qualities.
• A good timekeeper but prepared to be flexible according to workload requirements.
• Good English oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deal with stressful situations calmly and tactfully.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Flexibility and a willingness to undertake a wide range of duties multi site as per the job description and working requirements.
• Ability to accept direction and criticism.
• To be able to work in close conjunction and be equally supportive of junior and senior colleagues.
• High level of dexterity within the realms of Ultrasound protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy whilst performing specialised ultrasound examinations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• IT literate.
• Previous experience of working within a Primary Care environment
• Previous experience of working within a community setting
• Previous participation in clinical audits.
• Previous experience of mentoring student sonographers

Other

• Flexible in approach to work
• Available to work hours as required
• Must have business use car insurance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.