Sonographer Gynaecology

NHS; Dunston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service in Dunston seeks a Gynaecology Ultrasound Sonographer to provide high-quality ultrasound services. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be UK registered. The role involves working with female patients and requires a compassionate approach to care, flexibility in working arrangements, and a driving license. Excellent patient safety and satisfaction are core values in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post qualification as a sonographer.
• Have performed and reported on a minimum of 900 ultrasound scans in the last 12 months.
• UK registered sonographer on the HCPC/SOR register.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Sonographers in maintaining service provision.
• Ensure quality control tests are carried out and malfunctions reported.
• Work with the Referral Management Centre for patient communication.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Postgraduate certificate or diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

You will be an effective member of the Gynaecology Ultrasound team. You will be providing the highest standard of Gynaecology Ultrasound service to patients in our expanding Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service, working autonomously in a community setting.

Due to the nature of the role involving female patients and the location of the clinic where patients require care from same sex healthcare professionals this position is restricted to female applicants only, in accordance with a Genuine Occupational Requirement under applicable equality legislation.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a high standard of work as set by the service as regards to the quality of Ultrasound examinations and ensure that the Ultrasound examination of patients is carried out as quickly as possible, consistent with keeping to the standard required and that the patients are sent home with the least possible delay.

Scans to be covered: Gynaecology

About us

HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast-paced, growing organisationthat operates from the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003,the company has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and developedits presence across the UK. We work in partnership with several NHS ClinicalCommissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to communityservices closer to their homes.

By joining the HealthHarmonie family you will be a part ofthe fundamental infrastructure needed to deliver excellent patient care acrossthe UK. Whether this is joining us in a clinical role or an administration roleyour presence in HealthHarmonie is vital. All our roles require you to have aninnovative thought process, a willingness to learn new skills and the want tooversee your career by taking ownership of the role you are completing.

Diversity

HealthHarmonie prides itself for being an equal opportunityemployer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications fromqualified candidates from a wide array of backgrounds because we know that itis the differences in our people that make our company a better and morewelcoming place to work.

Job responsibilities

To assist the other Sonographers in the ultrasound service in maintaining service provision.

• To ensure quality control tests are carried out regularly and any malfunctions reported.
• To be responsible at all times for the patient's welfare and comfort.
• Work with the Referral Management Centre to provide a written communication to the referring GP within 2 days of the patients appointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Postgraduate certificate or diploma in Medical Ultrasound, or a certificate/diploma from the College of Radiographers in Medical Ultrasound. Alternatively, they can hold an equivalent international level of qualification in Medical Ultrasound.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post qualification as a sonographer as you will be working independently without a Sonography colleague and Radiologist support, it is of paramount importance our staff have substantial scanning experience in the environment in which we work
• Have performed and reported on a minimum of 900 ultrasound scans in the last 12 months. The applicant must have maintained their Continued Professional Development in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Also, meet the relevant specification set out by the National Occupation Standards for imaging of anatomical areas.
• The new staff member will have English as a first language or if English is a second language would have passed a suitable English language examination to the level required by the Health Professions Council.
• The applicant will need to be a UK registered sonographer that is registered on the HCPC/SOR register.

About you

• Patient safety and satisfaction is at the core of everything we do, therefore our ideal candidate should embrace our core values by being compassionate, motivated, attentive, and displaying a high degree of integrity and a sense of excellence.
• The mobile nature of the role will also entail that you should have a driving license and your own car, as well as stay flexible regarding working arrangements.

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.