Sonographer Gynaecology

HealthHarmonie; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK seeks a qualified sonographer to deliver high-quality ultrasound examinations. Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, performing quality control, and communicating with GPs. Ideal candidates will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and recent experience performing scans. The role requires a valid driving license and flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Registered UK sonographer on HCPC/SOR register.
• Minimum 900 ultrasound scans performed in the last 12 months.
• Continued Professional Development in accordance with professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Sonographers in maintaining service provision.
• Ensure quality control tests are carried out regularly.
• Communicate with referring GP within 2 days of appointment.

Skills

Patient safety and satisfaction

Compassionate

Motivated

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Postgraduate certificate or diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Equivalent international qualification in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

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.

The role will be Monday to Friday

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.

**Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship**

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

• 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.